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The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who show a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies.

To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this program- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.

About Natural Sciences and Engineering Research

The CGS M program provides financial support to high-caliber scholars who are engaged in eligible master’s or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada (refer to Eligibility). This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields.

The CGS M program supports up to 3,000 students annually in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the institutional level, under the guidance of the three agencies. Students submit their application to the institution at which they intend to hold their award using the This link will take you to another Web site Research Portal.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, you must;

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  • be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) as of the application deadline date
  • be enrolled in, have applied for or will apply for full-time admission* to an eligible graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution with a CGS M allocation
  • respect the internal deadline to apply for admission for your intended program of study—contact the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the selected Canadian institution(s) for more detailed information
  • have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application either between 0 and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which you are requesting funding, which may be one of the following:
  • a master’s program
  • a doctoral program that you are entering directly from a bachelor’s program without having ever been enrolled in any graduate programs (direct-entry)
  • a combined master’s-doctoral program
  • a master’s program that will transition to an eligible doctoral program, either before or after award activation, with no master’s degree conferred (fast-track)
  • a master’s program for which the degree requirements will be completed before the end of the award, allowing the award to continue into an eligible doctoral program
  • or between 4 and 12 months of full-time study (or full-time equivalent) in an eligible master’s program for which the degree requirements will be completed before activation of the award, allowing it to be activated during the first 12 months of the subsequent doctoral program for which you are requesting funding

*Refer to the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide for details regarding part-time admission.
**All studies credited toward the eligible program will be counted, whether or not they were completed at the degree-granting institution.

Scholarship opportunities are only available for the Fall admission term of every academic year. 

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Tri-agency is acting on the evidence that achieving a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive Canadian research enterprise is essential to creating the excellent, innovative, and impactful research necessary to advance knowledge and understanding and to respond to local, national, and global challenges. This principle informs the commitments described in the Tri-agency statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Allocations

Eligible Canadian institutions are assigned a separate allocation of awards to offer from each agency. Institutions must respect the agency-specific allocation. Refer to the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s award allocations page for a list of allocations by the institution and by the agency.

Deadlines

  • Application deadline: December 1, before 8:00 p.m. (ET). Complete applications must be submitted by the deadline using the Research Portal. If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications must be submitted by the following business day before 8:00 p.m. (ET).
    • As the application deadline approaches, delays may occur due to a high volume of users on the Research Portal, which may prevent the timely submission of your application. Requests to submit late applications will not be accepted.
  • Results deadline: Competition results will be available in the Research Portal as of April 1.

Selection process

The Faculty of Graduate Studies (or its equivalent) at each institution coordinates the selection process for the CGS M applications. Refer to Information and instructions for scholarship liaison officers for managing the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program for more information on the selection process.

Selection criteria

The merit review of CGS M applications will be carried out by institutions with an allocation and will be based on the following evaluation criteria:

CriteriaDescriptionWeight
Academic excellenceAs demonstrated by past academic results, transcripts, awards, and distinctions

Indicators of academic excellence: academic record scholarships and awards held duration of previous studies type of program and courses pursued course load relative standing (if available)
50%
Research potentialAs demonstrated by your research history, your interest in discovery, the proposed research, its potential contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, and any anticipated outcomes

Indicators of research potential: quality and originality of contributions to research and development relevance of work experience and academic training to the field of proposed research significance, feasibility and merit of proposed research judgment and ability to think critical liability to apply skills and knowledge initiative and autonomy research experience and achievements relative to expectations of someone with your academic experience
30%
Personal characteristics and interpersonal skillsAs demonstrated by the applicant’s past professional and relevant extracurricular interactions and collaborations

Indicators of personal characteristics and interpersonal skills: work experience leadership experience project management including organizing conferences and meetings ability or potential to communicate theoretical, technical, or scientific concepts clearly and logically in written and oral format involvement in academic like volunteerism/community outreach
20%

Application procedures

To apply to the CGS M program, you must complete and submit an application to up to three institutions using the Research Portal. You should consult the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program: Instructions for completing an application.

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For more information

The first point of contact regarding the CGS M program is the Faculty of Graduate Studies (or its equivalent) at the institution(s) where you intend to hold the award.

You can also contact any of Canada’s three agencies for information about this program. You should communicate with the agency whose mandate corresponds to your field of research.

The agencies aim to respond to inquiries within 48 hours. During peak periods (November to January), response time may be delayed.

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