Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) 2025

The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) support high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian and foreign institutions.

• Table of Content
• About Government of Canada
• Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS)
• Aim and Benefits of Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS)
• Requirements for Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS)

Aim and Benefits of Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS)

The value of the CGS-MSFSS is up to $6,000, based on the information and budget justification provided in the application. The supplements are non-renewable.

The supplement will be paid to you through the Canadian institution where the CGS award is held.

The supplement will cover costs associated with travel, living, and other expenses (such as accommodation, meals, tuition, travel or study visas, insurance, and other necessary costs) unrelated to research during the research study period abroad. Costs directly related to the research must be covered by other funding sources.

Requirements for Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) Qualification

To be eligible to apply for this supplement, you must

• have accepted or currently hold a CGS (master’s or doctoral) or eligible Vanier CGS
• undertake your proposed trip abroad no earlier than the competition deadline date
• not hold, or have held, any other CGS-MSFSS during the course of your graduate studies

To remain eligible during the research study period abroad, you must

• hold an active CGS at the time your research study period abroad starts
• be registered in a graduate research studies program at a Canadian institution for the duration of your research study period abroad
• take up the award within one year of receiving the notice of award for the CGS-MSFSS
• return to complete your degree at your Canadian institution

Interview date, Process and Venue for Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS)

The internal selection process and review procedures adopted by the institution must evaluate applications using the selection criteria listed below:

• the linkage between the CGS research goals, the activities outlined for the proposed research study period abroad, and your future research/career goals, considering
  • the significance, feasibility, and merit of proposed activities at the foreign institution
  • the justification for the choice of host institution(s) and/or host supervisor(s)
  • the relevance and anticipated benefits of the proposed activities to your current graduate-degree training

The institution must notify you of the results of its internal selection process.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit CGS-MSFSS webpage