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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program 2026

Awarded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to CAD 27,000

Eligible Courses

Health, Natural sciences, Engineering, Social sciences and Humanities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Canadian national

Can Be Taken At

Any Canadian university

Provider

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Last Verified On

05 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master’s (CGRS M)

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master’s program supports high-achieving students pursuing a research-based master’s degree in Canada.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in, have applied for, or will apply for full-time admission to an eligible graduate program (master’s or doctoral level).
  • Applicants must have completed one of the following:
    • 0-12 months of full-time study (or equivalent) in a master’s program, a direct-entry doctoral program (from a bachelor’s), a combined master’s-doctoral program, a fast-track master’s-to-doctoral program, or a master’s program transitioning to a doctoral program.
    • 4-12 months of study in an eligible master's program, with the award to be activated during the first 12 months of a subsequent doctoral program.
      This summarizes the core eligibility requirements for the CGS M program.

Application process:

  • To apply to the CGS M program, you must complete and submit an application to up to three institutions using the Research Portal.

Value:

  • The successful applicants for the Canada Graduate Scholarship will receive a stipend of CAD 27,000 for 12 months, and the scholarship is non-renewable.
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program 2026 is 01 Dec, 2026.
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program 2026 is offered for Health, Natural sciences, Engineering, Social sciences and Humanities.
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program 2026 is open for: Open to Canadian national.
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program 2026 is offered by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to CAD 27,000.