Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Doctorate 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)

• Any Canadian or foreign higher education institution.

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. 

NOTE:

• The annual stipend is paid in three installments per year.

How many scholarships are given?

• Up to 15 scholarships yearly.

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

• November 25, 2024.

How do I get more information?

• Website: Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Scholarship