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The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS M) program aims to facilitate the development of research skills and the training of highly qualified personnel by providing financial support to high-caliber scholars engaged in eligible master’s or doctoral programs in Canada.
Designation: Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program
Research Area: The program supports students in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three granting agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Location: Tenable only at eligible Canadian institutions
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a Protected Person
- Enrolled in, or applied for, full-time admission to an eligible graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level in Canada
- Meeting academic excellence criteria
- Not currently holding a CGS M scholarship from NSERC, CIHR, or SSHRC
- Submitting a maximum of one scholarship (master’s or doctoral) or fellowship application per academic year to either NSERC, CIHR, or SSHRC
Job Description: This scholarship program provides financial support to scholars engaged in eligible master’s or doctoral programs in Canada, enabling them to concentrate more fully on their studies and research in their chosen fields.
How to Apply: Complete and submit an application to up to three institutions using the Research Portal. Application procedures, including instructions and resources, can be found on the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program resources web page.
Last Date for Apply: The deadline for CGS M applications is December 1 before 8:00 pm (ET). Complete applications must be submitted by the deadline using the Research Portal. If the deadline falls on a weekend or a federal holiday, applications must be submitted by the following business day before 8:00 pm (ET). Requests to submit late applications will not be accepted.
| Criteria | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Academic excellence | As demonstrated by past academic results, transcripts, awards and distinctions. Indicators of academic excellence include academic record, scholarships and awards held, duration of previous studies, type of program and courses pursued, course load, and relative standing (if available) | 50% |
| Research potential | As demonstrated by research history, interest in discovery, proposed research, potential contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, and anticipated outcomes. Indicators of research potential include quality and originality of contributions to research and development, relevance of work experience and academic training to field of proposed research, significance, feasibility, and merit of proposed research, and initiative, autonomy, and research experience and achievements relative to expectations of someone with the academic experience | 30% |
| Personal characteristics | As demonstrated by past professional and relevant extracurricular interactions and collaborations. Indicators of personal characteristics and interpersonal skills include work experience, leadership experience, project management, ability or potential to communicate theoretical, technical or scientific concepts clearly and logically in written and oral formats, involvement in academic life, and volunteerism/community outreach | 20% |
