sample contents

With strong academic grades and well-rounded experiences, you might just qualify for one of the many scholarships, programs or funding opportunities created for international students just like you who choose to study abroad in UK.

It is important that you communicate directly with the schools where you have submitted applications. Some of them may have scholarships or awards for international students intended to recognize high academic achievement, leadership or financial need. You may also find that there are scholarships available through your own government or local business associations. It is very important that you have a plan to meet your financial needs while studying in UK before beginning your studies.

While studying abroad in UK is less expensive than going to university or college in other countries, many international students also choose to supplement their studies through:

• Part-Time Work
• Internship or Co-op Programs

The Vanier UK Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program provides scholarships to world-class doctoral students, supporting those who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health, as well as leadership skills. UK three federal granting agencies, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of UK (NSERC) and UK Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), provide the guidance, support and tools needed to administer and promote the Vanier UK Graduate Scholarships program.

Both UK and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier UK Graduate Scholarship. The award is valued at $50,000 per year, for up to three years. At full capacity, the program will support 500 UK and international doctoral students per year.

The prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 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 regarding the nomination process.

Students must be nominated by a UK university with a Vanier UK Graduate Scholarships program quota, in order to be considered for a Vanier UK Graduate Scholarship. International students should identify and contact the department of the UK postsecondary institution, with a Vanier UK Graduate Scholarships program quota, at which they hope to study, and indicate their interest in the Vanier UK Graduate Scholarships program to faculty of the department (preferable) or Graduate Studies/Fellowships office of the university. Students are encouraged to highlight their strengths and indicate the contribution they believe they could make to the program.