Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
The scholarship is non-renewable and is awarded for a fixed term of three years (36 months). Award holders must remain enrolled full-time in their doctoral program and demonstrate continued satisfactory academic progress to maintain the award. Post-award policies and regulations are governed by the Tri-Agency Research Training Award Holder's Guide.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
FAQs for Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Q.Is the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship still active?
No, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program has been discontinued and replaced by the harmonized Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) program as part of the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS). The last Vanier CGS competition concluded with results in April/May 2025.
Q.What is the scholarship value and duration for the CGRS D program?
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) is valued at $40,000 CAD per year for three years (36 months) and is non-renewable. This totals $120,000 CAD for the entire duration of the award.
Q.Can international students apply for the CGRS D scholarship?
Yes, international students are eligible to apply for the CGRS D program. However, they must be registered in a doctoral program of study at an eligible Canadian institution by the application deadline. Up to 15% of the awards are allocated to international applicants.
Q.How do I apply for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D)?
You typically apply through your chosen Canadian university, which must have a CGRS D quota. You need to contact the university's graduate faculty, complete the online application through the relevant Tri-Agency portal (ResearchNet for CIHR, NSERC Online System for NSERC, or SSHRC Web-based Forms for SSHRC), and submit all required documents by your institution's internal deadline. Canadian citizens or permanent residents studying abroad may, in some cases, apply directly to the agencies.