NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program (CGS M) 2025
The NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program (CGS M) is a prestigious program designed to support students in developing their research skills and enhancing their academic experience in graduate studies at Canadian universities.
Scholarship Overview:
- Funding: $17,500 for a duration of 12 months (non-renewable)
- Eligibility: Domestic students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons)
- Level of Study: Master’s degree
- Participating Institutions: Canadian universities offering eligible graduate programs
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Objectives:
The CGS M program aims to:
- Foster research excellence by supporting high-achieving students.
- Promote the development of highly qualified research personnel in Canada.
- Encourage students to conduct research in their respective fields of study.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person under Canadian law.
- Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an eligible full-time master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian institution.
- Academic Achievement: Applicants should have achieved a first-class average (as determined by their institution) in each of the last two completed years of study.
- Previous Awards: Applicants should not have previously held a CGS M scholarship.
- Academic Progress: Applicants must have completed between 0 and 12 months of full-time studies in the program for which funding is requested by December 31 of the year of application.
Application Process:
- Create an Account on the Research Portal and the Canadian Common CV website.
- Submit Application: Complete the necessary forms and submit them before the deadline (December 1, 2024).
- Selection Process: The application is evaluated by the university based on three criteria:
- Academic Excellence (50%)
- Research Potential (30%)
- Personal Characteristics and Interpersonal Skills (20%)
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI):
The CGS M program emphasizes the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the research environment. Special funding is available for Black student researchers, and the program encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.
Notification of Results:
- Applicants will be notified via the Research Portal starting on April 1, 2025.
- Alternate offers may be made up until January 31, 2026.
For more detailed information and application steps, you can visit the official source here.
