Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship: The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is offering students the opportunity to carry out their studies and research in Social Sciences and Humanities for the 2027 academic sessions at any Canadian University of choice.
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship is looking for candidates with great abilities to carry out ground-breaking researches that will help solve real life challenges. The scholarship will help shape the scholars into great leaders who are cognizant of the impact of their research and are able to integrate same into everyday life.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
- Scholarship Type: Full Scholarship
- Host Institution(s): Canadian Universities
- Scholarship Worth: See Scholarship Benefits (below)
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Nationality: Domestic and International students.
See Also: Fully Funded Canada Scholarship for International Students 2026
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship | DETAILS
The scholarship offering will last for three years and will support the researcher’s doctoral studies by providing stipend, research and travel allowance. The Trudeau Foundation scholarship will provide the scholar the opportunity to receive a mandatory leadership training from the Foundation’s mentors, who are leaders in the public, private and non-profit sectors in their first year of studies.
The second year will see scholars work with mentors and fellows to collaboratively plan and participate in a public conference with a flexible pattern to be led by the Scholars. In the third year of the program, scholars will be involved in information dissemination and continuously work with Mentors and Fellows to share the lessons learnt over their term with the Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship award, the following are the requirements:
- You must be already accepted into or in year one or two of a full-time doctoral program.
- Your field of study is broadly related to the humanities or human sciences of direct relevance to the future of Canada.
- Your doctoral work must relate to at least one of the Foundation’s Four Themes: Human Rights and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada and the World, People and their Natural Environment.
- Be a Canadian citizen studying at a Canadian or foreign institution, or a non-Canadian (permanent resident of Canada or foreign national) enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution.
Scholarship Benefits
- Inclusion in a vibrant community of Scholars, Fellows and Mentors, all leaders in their respective disciplines and fields.
- Exchanges and inspiration by and from Mentors and Fellows, including unique experiential learning opportunities that enrich and complement your academic experience.
- An annual stipend of up to $50,000 for three years to cover tuition and living expenses.
- An annual allowance of up to $20,000 for three years to support research, networking, and travel related to the doctoral project and Foundation programming.
- Inclusion in a large community of more than 500 Alumni and Alumnae of the Foundation, whose professional achievements following the Scholarship are eloquent testimonies to the value of this outstanding recognition.
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Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship for Doctoral Studies are to register for an account and fill out the application form. Applicants will be required to upload their transcripts and also get recommendations from their referees.
Application Deadline: To be Updated