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The Canadian government is seeking new Brazilian students for doctoral scholarships in various areas – Take advantage of the opportunities and check below how to participate!
The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for the program Vanier Graduate Scholarships, which aims to fill scholarships for students in international doctoral courses, including Brazilians. Created in 2008, the focus of the initiative is to help Canadian universities attract students who stand out in leadership skills and with good academic performance.
How does the selection process for scholarships in Canada work?
You can participate in the Canada program, Vanier, students in the areas of social and human sciences, natural sciences, engineering and health areas, coming from anywhere in the world. Each year, the program selects 166 new academics for doctoral courses. In total, there are more than 500 scholarships in permanent operation.
On the program's official website, the recommendation is that interested parties seek to obtain a nomination only at the institution where they wish to study. To apply for scholarships in Canada, candidates must go through the selection process of the institution where they wish to study. The Canadian university will then nominate the student to compete for quotas to host Vanier scholarship holders.
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each of universities The doctoral program has a maximum number of nominations that can be submitted to compete for one of the program's scholarships. Scholarships for doctoral programs are distributed equally among the three federal funding agencies, which are:
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR);
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC);
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
How to apply and compete for scholarships in Canada?
Candidates can apply directly to the program. The program website recommends that candidates read the Selection Committee Guide before beginning their application.
The document lists the three criteria for evaluating fellows, and provides information about each criterion. You should also review the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion page to prepare your application.
According to the Canada PhD program, Vanier Canada graduate scholarship selection committees are multidisciplinary and therefore applications should be written with a non-specialist research audience in mind. Applicants who achieve an average score of at least 3,1 in each of the three criteria will be considered eligible for the scholarship.
Students selected for scholarships receive CAD US$50 (approximately R$200) per year for the three years of the courses. According to the program's website, the selection criteria consider three criteria with equal weights, namely Academic Excellence, Research and Leadership, and Potential.
Those interested in participating in the Vanier program must prepare and submit the required documentation by the deadline of the institution where they wish to study; deadlines may vary. Once approved, the university must request the candidate's participation in the Vanier program by October 30th.
Advantages of international scholarships
One of the main benefits of studying abroad is the cultural enrichment that comes from immersing yourself in a new society with different customs, traditions and cuisine. This experience also broadens the understanding of cultural diversity and promotes greater tolerance for differences.
Another significant advantage is the opportunity to learn or improve a new language, as daily contact with native speakers of the destination country encourages the development of verbal and written communication skills, opening doors to future professional opportunities.
In addition, many countries offer high-quality educational institutions and innovative academic programs. Therefore, studying with renowned professors and having access to excellent environments are factors that attract students seeking a high-level education.
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Where is the website to sign up?
Where is the website?