Canadian Government Scholarships – International students

Canadian Government Scholarships – International students

Information on graduate studies scholarships by program and province can be found on the Official Canadian Government website for international students (http://www.edu-canada.gc.ca) and in the Funding Guide for International Science and Technology Cooperation (http://fgic-gfci.scitech.gc.ca).

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program * NEW *

• Description:The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies. This prestigious program awards 500 international and Canadian doctoral students with a scholarship valued at $50,000 per annum for up to three years.
• Administrator: Industry Canada
• Fields:Social sciences and humanities, science and engineering, health and leadership skills.
• Eligibility:International and Canadian doctoral students. Detailed descriptions of the eligibility requirements are available at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (http://www.sshrc.ca/), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/).

Next Competition TimelinesProgram details posted: early August 2009 ResearchNet electronic application system activated: end of August 2009 Deadline for applicants to submit their Vanier CGS application to their university: see university internal deadlinesUniversity deadline for submitting nominations: November 6, 2009Results announced: March 2010

• For more information:http://www.vanier.gc.ca/