Canadian Postgraduate Scholarships

NSERC Scholarships

• The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada offers two scholarship programs that help Canadian students pursue master's and doctoral degrees in the applied sciences and engineering. The Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship provides $17,500 for one year of study at the master's level and $35,000 per year for up to three years of doctoral study. NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships provide $17,300 for one year to master's students or $21,000 a year for up to three years to doctoral candidates. Eligible students are Canadian citizens with a cumulative average of at least an A- for the previous two years of study. The annual deadline for direct application to the NSERC is Oct. 15.

  NSERC

  350 Albert St.

  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

  K1A 1H5

  613-995-4273

  nserc-crsng.gc.ca

Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program

• The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council provides scholarships to Canadian students pursuing master's degrees through the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program. These non-renewable scholarships provide one year of support to master's students in the amount of $17,500. Eligible students are citizens of Canada pursuing their first postgraduate degree. The annual deadline for direct application to the SSHRC is Dec. 14. Students can apply for this scholarship through the financial aid office of their college or university.

  Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships

  SSHRC

  350 Albert St.

  P.O. Box 1610

  Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6G4

  613-943-7777

  sshrc.ca

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

• The Canadian government provides support to Canadian and international doctoral candidates through Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. These awards provide $50,000 a year for up to three years. Eligible students must be nominated by a Canadian university and be pursuing (or intending to pursue) their first doctorate at a Canadian institution. Academic achievement, research potential and leadership qualities are the basis for the Vanier Scholarships. The annual deadline for application is Nov. 9.

  Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

  888-603-4178

  vanier.gc.ca