Canada's most prestigious doctoral scholarship.
$50,000 per year for three years. Both Canadian and international students eligible but must be nominated by Canadian university. Selection based on academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.
Nominated by a Canadian university, outstanding academics
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. Nominated by a Canadian university, outstanding academics
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships provides: $50,000/year for 3 years. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Nov 2026 (for 2027). Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://vanier.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a $150k total opportunity for PhD candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.