Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M)
Applicants for Tri-Agency CGS-M competition must be domestic students (Canadian citizen or PR) who are applying for or enrolled in graduate studies anywhere in Canada. Each applicant can select up to 3 universities with the same application. To be considered for a CGS-M at UBC, they must select The University of British Columbia as one of the 3 available institutions.
Details about this award opportunity, including eligibility and evaluation criteria, are available at:
- NSERC website: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp and
- UBC Grad & Postgraduate Faculty website: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarships-masters-cgs-m-program.
Students who apply for CGS-M awards will automatically be considered for open/unrestricted Affiliated Fellowships. To be additionally considered for criteria-based/restricted Affiliated Fellowships, students should fill out and submit to their graduate programs the checklist available at: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/list-criteria-based-affiliated-fellowships.
Deadlines for the Tri-Agency CGS-M / Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Competitions
- Applicant deadline: 1 December before 5:00 pm PT
- Note: deadline is set nationally by the CGS-M funding agencies and is not flexible. Late applications will be ruled ineligible.
- Graduate program nomination deadline: January 2024 (exact date TBA)
Tips for applicants:
- References: Ask for reference letters early, and include these instructions in your reference requests: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/CGSM_REF-BESCM_REF_eng.asp.
- Transcripts: Check early if you have all of your official transcripts for all previous institutions (including transfer credits) and closely review the transcript guidelines on G+PS’ CGS-M webpage. Following the guidelines exactly is imperative as this is the primary reason for the rejection of applications.
- Note: students applying elsewhere for the CGSM in addition to UBC should order official UBC transcripts.
- Email: Use the same email address in your CGS-M Research Portal login as listed in SSC. This helps match the applications to correct programs quicker after the application deadline.
CGSM and Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s Information Session
Interested applicants are invited to attend a CGSM and Affiliated Fellowships information session. Date and time TBA (likely October 2023)
NEW! Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative (NSERC and SSHRC)
The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative consist of a one-year, non-renewable supplement valued at $5,000 for all meritorious Indigenous CGS M applicants and a one-year, non-renewable award valued at $17,500 for all alternate candidates, subject to the limit of available funding. If you self-identify as Indigenous you are eligible to apply for this initiative. Note: CIHR is not participating in this initiative. For more information, see the Tri-Agency’s pilot initiative webpage.