Canada Graduate Scholarship – Masters
The Canada Graduate Scholarship Masters (CGS-M) Awards Program supports students in all research disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out by McMaster, under the guidance of the three agencies.
Undergraduate students applying to Masters programs are eligible to apply for the CGS Masters Awards Program.
Key Application Information
Application Timing
The application deadline for the CGS-Masters is typically in the Fall Semester.
The 2024 deadline for applications is December 2, 2024 – 8 p.m. (ET), with no extensions.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include:
- be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) as of the application deadline date;
- be enrolled in, have applied for or will apply for full-time admission* to an eligible graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at McMaster University
See full criteria on the Graduate Studies page.
Which Agency?
For many social sciences students considering a Master’s program, applying via the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) will be the best pathway.
However, details will vary based on your program of interest, your plans, and your research interests.