Applocations are currently being accepted for the Government of Canada POLAR Antarctic Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Government of Canada POLAR Antarctic Scholarship
The POLAR Antarctic Scholarship is a competitive, annual funding opportunity offered by Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) to support graduate students whose academic research focuses on Antarctica.The scholarship is designed to strengthen Canada’s contribution to Antarctic knowledge by supporting high-quality, interdisciplinary research that leads to a thesis, major paper, publication, or equivalent academic output.
Benefits of Government of Canada POLAR Antarctic Scholarship
Funding Amount
Government of Canada POLAR Antarctic Scholarship Requirements
The applicant must:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada,
- be enrolled full-time in a PhD or Master's program at a recognized Canadian university at the time of application and over the tenure of the award,
- be engaged in Antarctic research culminating in a thesis, major paper, publication, or a similar output,
- employ an interdisciplinary research approach or methodology, and
- demonstrate a commitment to polar studies.
Application Date and Process
- Before applying, read the Program guidelines and instructions carefully.
There are two parts to the application:
- the application form.
- two referee assessments.
Polar Knowledge Canada must receive both parts before the deadline.
- To apply, you must create an account on the Polar Knowledge Canada Online Application and Reporting site. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Use your account to submit your application and track the progress of your referee assessments.
- You can apply for more than one scholarship or award through the Polar Knowledge Canada Online Application and Reporting portal. You will need a separate application for each scholarship or award.
- Notifications will only be sent to successful candidates. Successful candidates must provide proof of registration in a full-time recognized university program
Apply for the POLAR Antarctic Scholarship.
Application Deadline
27 February, 2026
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