University of Guelph Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Master``s (CGRS M) Program 2025

  •  Master
  •  17-Nov-2025
  •   Canada
  • $$  Varies

The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master’s (CGRS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. The Tri-Agency  allocates CGRS M awards to universities specifying the number of awards that each may offer to their students annually. CGRS M awards can only be offered to students pursuing graduate studies at eligible  Canadian universities, and the award must be held at the university that has made the offer

University of Guelph Information

University of Guelph Grants

University of Guelph Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Master``s (CGRS M) Program 2025 Established in 1964, University of Guelph is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Guelph (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ridgetown, Kemptville. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, University of Guelph (U of G) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Guelph (U of G) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Please refer to the  Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s Program website (currently housed on the NSERC website) for full details and eligibility.

Applicants must have a first-class average as per the  University of Guelph grading scale. A first-class average is defined as 80% or higher. 

Averages are based on all studies completed in the last two years, calculated separately (12 months x 2), starting from the last completed registered semester. Applicants must have a minimum of 80% in each of the last two completed years of study to be eligible (no exceptions).

Offered Benefits

The scholarship is valued at $27,000 for 12 months, non-renewable

Application Process

  1. Applicants must complete and submit the online application using the  Research Portal. Students should refer to the detailed, step-by-step CGRS M  application instructions for the answers to questions about the application process.
  • Additionally, the  Canadian Common CV (CCV) must be completed and the confirmation number uploaded to the CGRS M application on the Research Portal.
  • Up-to-date official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies should be included in the application. Students must obtain official transcripts (issued by the Registrar's Office or equivalent), open the transcripts, and then scan and upload PDF copies of all required transcripts.
  1. Applications will be reviewed and ranked by the applicant’s proposed or current academic department/school. 
  2. The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee will review the applications and select those that will be offered a CGRS M Award at the University of Guelph.

For more details, visit  University of Guelph Scholarship webpage 

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