The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards given to doctoral researchers. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.
2023 Vanier Scholars
Kholoud Abousalem Read about Kholoud
“(Being a Vanier Scholar) motivates me to keep pushing myself to be a good example for my peers and future graduate students.”
Nicole Diakite Read about Nicole
“I am eager to make meaningful contributions to the academic community and society as a whole … I also want to amplify the voices of marginalized people, and have a deep interest in community-based and participatory research.”
Louise Guolla Read about Louise
“I am excited to rise to this occasion, and to use this platform to continue my advocacy efforts towards equity in academia and medicine, particularly on behalf of 2SLGBTQIA+ populations.”
Alice Man Read about Alice Man
“I decided to pursue doctoral research in conjunction with medical studies, to obtain the technical skills and clinical insight needed to investigate research questions which impact patients the most.”
Alexandra Nychuk Read about Alexandra
“… It means a lot to me that CIHR and Vanier Canada chose to fund a Red River Métis-specific health research project …”
Alice Soper Read about Alice Soper
“I began to see myself in my mentors, and it became clear how I may be able to pursue my own research interests through a postgraduate degree.”
Alexander Sotra Read about Alexander
“Being a Vanier Scholar provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in my field and society.”