Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Overview

The Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Doctorate Scholarship is a three-year program that aims to train engaged leaders with the skills required to use their ideas to positively address the challenges of their communities, Canada, and the world.
This scholarship targets remarkable individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds, providing them with benefits like networking, exchanges, and events with the Foundation’s Fellows and Mentors.

Host School(s)

Field(s) of Study

Doctoral studies in research topics relating to the Foundation’s founding themes as below:
- Human Rights and Dignity
- Canada and the World
- People and their Natural Environment
- Responsible Citizenship

What does the scholarship cover?

Recipients of this doctoral scholarship are entitled to:

Up to $50,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and reasonable living expenses.
An additional $20,000 per year for three years for research, networking, and travel expenses related to one’s doctoral research.
Membership in a vibrant community of Scholars, Mentors, and Fellows and lifelong membership in the Foundation’s alumni network.

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How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Canadians studying at a non-Canadian university.
Non-Canadian students (permanent residents or foreign nationals) studying at a Canadian university.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

be a Canadian student studying at a Canadian or international university, or an international student studying at a Canadian university;
be in the process of completing a master’s program, in the first year of a doctoral program or in the second year of a doctoral program;
be pursuing a field of study related to the humanities and social sciences or human sciences that is directly related to the future of Canada;
be pursuing doctoral studies related to one of the Foundation’s four general themes as listed above.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

Application is done directly to the Foundation through its online application portal. Once you register on the portal and log in, you can access the application form.
After you complete the form (all mandatory questions), receive notification that all your referees have submitted their reference form, and upload your transcripts, you can submit your application.

Closing Date

How do I get more information?