Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 2023/2024 for MSc/PhD

The University of British Columbia is pleased to announce the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 2023/2024, offering remarkable opportunities for outstanding postgraduate students. These scholarships aim to attract and retain exceptional doctoral candidates from all nationalities, who exhibit strong leadership skills and demonstrate remarkable scholarly achievements.

Empowering Future Leaders

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships support graduate studies in various fields, including social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related disciplines. Valued at $50,000 per year for up to three years, this full funding scholarship empowers doctoral students to pursue their academic aspirations at the University of British Columbia.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Vanier Scholarship at the University of British Columbia, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Single Nomination: Applicants must be nominated by only one Canadian institution that has received a Vanier CGS quota.
2. Doctoral Pursuit: Intend to pursue full-time doctoral studies and research at the nominating institution in the summer semester or the academic year following the announcement of results.
3. Academic Progress: Candidates must have completed no more than 20 months of full-time study in their doctoral program as of May 1, 2024.
4. First-Class Average: Achieved a first-class average in each of the last two years of full-time study or its equivalent, as determined by the institution.

Application Process

Applying for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships is a seamless process, outlined as follows:

1. Notify Chosen UBC Graduate Program: Inform your chosen UBC graduate program of your intention to apply for the Vanier CGS, as they must support (nominate) your application for the university-wide stage of the award competition.
2. Provide Official Transcripts: Submit official, up-to-date transcripts of all post-secondary studies, including those that did not lead to a degree, to your UBC graduate program by August 31, 2023.
3. Request Letters of Support: Obtain two letters of support electronically from referees assessing your academic excellence, research potential, and demonstrated leadership ability. Additionally, secure two leadership reference letters as PDFs, which you will upload to your electronic application file.
4. Create a “Vanier-Banting Academic” CV: Prepare a comprehensive academic CV following Vanier’s presentation standards and page limits.
5. Prepare Other Required Documents: Prepare various documents, including Research Contributions, Personal Leadership Statement, Research Proposal, and more, adhering to Vanier’s presentation standards and page limits.
6. Submit Completed Application: Submit your completed Vanier CGS application via ResearchNet.

Unlock Your Academic Potential

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships at the University of British Columbia present a gateway for exceptional doctoral students to unlock their full potential in a thriving academic environment. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this prestigious scholarship program. Apply now for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 2023/2024 and take your postgraduate journey to new heights at the University of British Columbia. The application deadline is August 31, 2023.

Apply via https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/vanier-scholarship