Choose from over 90 universities of all shapes and sizes, located across a huge geographical range. Earn a quality degree, diploma, or certificate while enjoying all of the culture and activities that each region has to offer. Much like American 4 year Colleges, the majority of these institutions offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.
Canada - The Key to Your Future
Set your sights high. When you study in Canada you'll earn an academic qualification that is recognized and respected around the world. And you'll become part of a diverse, welcoming and vibrant society that offers you a unique cultural experience in a safe and beautiful environment.
Come study in Canada. Take the first step to success.
Come study in Canada. Take the first step to success.
International Students
Information for international students interested in being considered for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
The prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program represents an excellent international study opportunity. If you are an international student interested in being considered for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, please take the time to review the information below.About the nomination process
- In order to be considered for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, students must be nominated by a Canadian university with a Vanier CGS program allocation. Please see the Vanier institutional allocations for a list of these universities.
- International students are advised to make contact with the Canadian university at which they hope to study as early as possible (see program timeline below). Students should indicate their interest in the Vanier CGS program to departmental faculty (preferable) or the university’s graduate studies office.
- Missing or tardy original documents, such as official transcripts and letters of recommendation, may cause delays in the university nomination process. Therefore, students should request supporting documents as early as possible. Applications must be complete and without error. Late applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must comply with university entrance requirements, including language proficiency level. Please consult the university department for further information about these requirements.
Program timeline
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- As early as possible in the calendar year: International students contact Canadian university with a Vanier CGS program quota, expressing interest in applying for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship at that university.
- September: Canadian university classes resume after summer vacation.
- September/October: Eligible students submit the Vanier CGS program application, including supporting documents, to the university; university nomination process takes place.
- November: Official Vanier CGS program nominations deadline; universities submit nominations to federal granting agencies for final selection process.
- April to June of the following year: Announcement of Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship award recipients.
- May or September of the current year or January of the following year: Tenure of the award may begin.
Further information
For information about the Canadian postsecondary educational system and Canadian universities, please see the following links:
- Education au/in Canada the official government website for information about study in Canada, including student visa information;
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada to learn about Canadian study and research opportunities as well as the Government of Canada's participation in major international scholarship
