Government of Canada
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
🗓 University-nomination deadlines usually Oct–Nov
Visit official page →Who's eligible
Doctoral students of any nationality nominated by a Canadian university, with excellence in academic achievement, research potential, and leadership.
What you'll need
Nomination by your Canadian host institution (you cannot apply directly) · research proposal · leadership statement · references.
The perks
CAD $50,000 per year for up to three years — one of the most generous doctoral awards globally.
Where it leads
Doctoral research at Canada's top universities, with a strong track record of graduates entering academia and federal research institutions.