In a proud moment for Nigeria, six exceptional doctoral students from the country have been selected to receive the coveted Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) for 2023.

The Government of Canada announced the winners on August 29, 2023.

"Six brilliant Nigerian doctoral students have earned the enviable Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for 2023, receiving a whopping N45 million naira each to support their doctoral research endeavors at prestigious Canadian universities.

Each of the six Nigerian scholars, Chukwu Otuto Amarauche, Fatiregun Omolara, Iduye Damilola, Itanyi Ijeoma, Kehinde Abisola, and Ogunsola Samuel, will receive a Vanier Scholarship worth N45 million naira, enabling them to pursue their doctoral studies at various esteemed Canadian universities.