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Scholarship Exam Details

Scholarship Info The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) is the Canadian government's flagship program to attract and retain world-class doctoral students. It is valued at $50,000 per year for three years of PhD study. In 2026, the program is open to both Canadian and international students (including Indians) who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly accomplishment in Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering, and Health. What makes Vanier unique is that you cannot apply directly; you must be nominated by a Canadian institution that has a Vanier CGS quota. It is one of the most prestigious research awards in North America, often compared to the Rhodes or Fulbright scholarships.

Important Dates

Opening Date: 06-Apr-2026 02:12 PM

Closing Date: 06-Apr-2026 02:12 PM

Q1: Who is eligible to be nominated in 2026?
A1: Students must be pursuing their first doctoral degree and must have achieved a "first-class average" in each of the last two years of full-time study.
Q2: Can I apply if I am already in Canada?
A2: Yes, you can be nominated whether you are currently studying in Canada or if you are an international student applying for a PhD from abroad.
Q3: What are the three core evaluation criteria?
A3: Selection is weighted equally on Academic Excellence, Research Potential, and Leadership (Potential and Demonstrated Ability).
Q4: How many scholarships are awarded annually?
A4: Up to 166 scholarships are awarded each year, distributed across the three federal granting agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC).

No Written Exam Required. Selection based on:

  • Leadership Impact: Demonstrated through community or academic service.

  • Research Potential: Evaluated via your proposal and research history.

  • Scholarly Accomplishment: Evaluated via transcripts and CCV.

  • Reference Quality: Evaluation of high-level endorsements.

Guidelines

  • All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
  • Duration: minutes
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  • Question Type: MCQ

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