Scholarship Overview
International students who want to pursue PhD degrees at Canadian universities in the academic year 2022-2023 are invited to apply for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships. The annual value of this scholarship is up to $60,000 (including an annual travel allowance of $20,000) per Scholar for a maximum of three years.
By providing a substantial yearly allowance for research and travel, the award facilitates interdisciplinary research and original fieldwork, which enables the Scholars to gain first-hand knowledge of the diverse communities that can enrich their studies. A distinguished Trudeau Mentor is paired with every scholar, chosen from among the most eminent practitioners in all sectors of Canadian public life by the Foundation. Through the Scholarship, students may also engage in interaction with leaders and committed individuals in every field of the social sciences and humanities, participate in Foundation-sponsored events, as well as host their own workshops, thanks to available funds.
Scholarship Benefits
Benefits of receiving a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship include:
- Up to $60,000 (including $20,000 in travel allowances) per Scholar for a maximum of three years.
Scholarship Eligibility
The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships:
- English is the only language required.
- Countries eligible: all countries around the world.
- You must be enrolled in or in the first, second, or third year of a full-time doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences (broadly defined).
- One of the Foundation’s four central themes must be reflected in your doctoral dissertation: Human Rights and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada and the World, and People and the Environment.
- Whether in a Canadian institution or an international institution, Canadian citizens are eligible
- Non-Canadians enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian university (permanent residents or foreign nationals) are eligible
Others
- Level of Study: Ph.D. (Doctoral)
- Study in: Canada
- Institution(s): Canadian Universities
- Courses Offered:
- Social Sciences.
- Humanity.
- Program Period:
- Maximum three years.
- Deadline: Universities set their own deadlines (Direct applications to Foundation: December 21, 2021)