2025 University of Alberta Vanier Graduate Scholarship: A Premier Opportunity for International PhD Students

2025 University of Alberta Vanier Graduate Scholarship: A Premier Opportunity for International PhD Students
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The University of Alberta is offering the prestigious Vanier Graduate Scholarship for 2025, an esteemed Canadian government-funded award designed for international PhD students. This scholarship provides $50,000 annually for three years, marking it as one of Canada's most significant graduate awards.

Scholarship Overview

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program was established in 2008 by the Government of Canada to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and enhance Canada's reputation as a global research and educational leader. Named in honor of former Governor General Georges Vanier, the program supports exceptional students in social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health fields.

Benefits of the Vanier Scholarship

The University of Alberta Vanier Graduate Scholarship offers a substantial financial package:

• Annual Grant: $50,000 for three years
• No IELTS Required

This funding supports tuition, living expenses, and research costs, enabling students to focus fully on their academic and research endeavors.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the University of Alberta Vanier Scholarship, applicants must:

• Enroll full-time in a doctoral program by January 2026.
• Be nominated by one Canadian institution only.
• Pursue their first doctoral degree, including joint programs with significant research components.
• Have completed no more than 20 months of full-time study in the doctoral program by May 1, 2025, or 32 months if enrolled in a joint graduate research program.
• Maintain a first-class average (GPA of at least 3.5 on the U of A scale) in the last two years of full-time study.
• Not currently hold or have held a doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC.
• Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply, and self-identifying Indigenous candidates may be nominated without affecting the university’s quota.

Application Process

To apply for the 2025 University of Alberta Vanier Graduate Scholarship:

1. Visit the scholarship page via the provided link.
2. Complete the application through Vanier’s online portal.
3. Obtain a support letter from your department after university adjudication.
4. Contact your proposed or admitting department to notify them of your intent to apply.

This scholarship represents a remarkable opportunity for exceptional doctoral students to advance their research and academic careers in Canada.