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Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's Program
The Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's Program (CGSM) supports Canadian students in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada's three federal granting agencies.
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The Tri-Agencies
- the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR)
- the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
- the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
See Award Application Tips to learn more about the application process for External/Government Funded Awards.
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Candidate Eligibility:
International students are not eligible to apply. |
Drop In Session
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Canadian Graduate Scholarships
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Consider applying to the annual SSHRC Storyteller's competition, where you may receive $3,000, attend the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, and possibly present at the SSHRC Impact Awards.
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How to Apply
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Check eligibilityConfirm that you meet all the criteria below before you apply. Check that your research meets general guidelines for subject matter. |
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Review evaluation criteriaApplications are adjudicated, and available funds awarded, through a merit review process.Learn more about the evaluation criteria → |
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Prepare your applicationUse our CGSM Applicant Worklist as a guide.Download our CGSM Applicant Worklist → |
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Complete your applicationFollow the application instructions.Complete applications must be submitted no later than December 1st. No late applications will be accepted. View application instructions → |
Competition Timeline (2023)
| December 1 before 08:00 PM (EST) - 05:00 PM (Vancouver time) |
Student deadline to submit the full application on Research Portal. |
| February |
University Scholarship Selection Committee (USSC) deadline to make final decisions |
| March | Tri-agencies approve university nominations |
| April 1 | Students can access their application status on the Research Portal |