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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Tri-Agency (SSHRC/NSERC/CIHR) · Federal
In plain language
The premier Canadian doctoral scholarship: $50K/year for 3 years ($150K total). Highly prestigious, highly competitive. Institutions nominate — students cannot apply directly to Vanier. Most universities run internal competitions in summer/fall to select nominees. Strict eligibility: first PhD, within 20 months of starting, top of class.
Realistic range
$150,000
Avg award
$150,000
Max advertised
$150,000
Cost share
—
Accessibility
1 / 5
Effort
4 / 5
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Nonprofit
Sectors
Any sector
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
None specifically
What you'll have to report
Annual academic and research progress report through institution; reportable use of funds.