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Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's

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Scholarship at a glance

Deadline: December 2, 2024 by 9:00 p.m. AST.
Value: $27,000 per year for one year
Scholarship type: Entrance or in-program
Degree level: Thesis-based master's
Available to: Canadian students
Renewable: No

Elegible students, discover the Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements at the bottom of the page.

Description

The federal Tri-Agencies (Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and the Social Sciences and the Humanities Research Council) and their provincial counterparts are dedicated to the creation of new knowledge for the benefit of all Canadians. These agencies support master’s students through the .

CGS-M scholarships are currently reviewed and awarded through HÂţ»­ University, with awards issued each year to applicants who, as of December 31 of the year of the competition, have not completed more than 12 months of full-time academic study in their master’s program.

Complete details on the CGS-M application process and eligibility criteria can be found on the .  Applications are submitted through the Research Portal.

NSERC has produced two videos to assist applicants through the postgraduate application process. 

CGS-M award results are announced in early April by the Tri-agency. 

Eligibility criteria

  • You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. 
  • You must be enrolled in, have applied for or will apply for full-time admission to an eligible graduate program.
  • As of December 31 of the year you are applying for the scholarship, you must have completed between zero and 12 months of full-time studies in your graduate program.

Application overview

  • Submit your application through the  found on the Government of Canada’s website.
  • Upload official transcripts issued by the Registrar’s Office.
  • Ensure references and all other application materials are submitted by the deadline. 
  • Contact prospective supervisors within the department before applying.  
  • Write your research proposal in plain language.
  • Be sure to highlight your leadership, volunteer and professional activities. 

Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have launched a pilot funding initiative to further support Indigenous students pursuing master’s level studies.

Eligible students can submit their application using the same application process as the Canada Graduate Scholarships—Master’s (CGS M) program. For more information on the initiative, application process and eligibility requirements, consult the .