Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships is rewarded to outstanding doctoral candidates who are enrolled or wish to enroll in a social sciences or humanities program at Canadian institutes.

Recipients are offered 40,000 CAD to cover tuition fees and living expenses.
Students must apply through the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation’s application portal.
They will then be nominated by respective departments at the institutes.
- The deadline for the same is December 02, 2022.
Opportunities to acquire greater proficiency in Canada’s official languages (French and English) as well as Indigenous languages for up to $5,000 a year.
Up to $10,000 per year for three years, as a research, networking, and travel allowance related to the Scholar's doctoral research.

Recipients of the scholarship will attend community retreat, collaborate and participate in conferences and work with other scholars, mentors on creative projects.

Some of the universities that are partnered with Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation are the University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Ottawa, etc.

For 2024-2025 updates, keep checking the website.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Merit-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver
Offered by	Trust
Organization	Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	Yes
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/become-scholar

Eligibility Criteria

To secure Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships, students must meet the eligibility requirements listed below:

Must be already enrolled in year 1,2 or 3 of the full-time doctoral program at Canadian Universities.
- field of study: humanities or social sciences.
Doctoral research must relate to at least one of the Foundation’s four central themes:
- Human Rights and Dignity
- Responsible Citizenship,
- Canada and the World,
- People and their Natural Environment
Canadian students are eligible whether at Canadian or international institutions.
International students enrolled in doctoral programs at Canadian institutions only.

Application Process

To apply for this scholarship, students must register for an account on the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation’s application portal to receive a username and password.

An account from a previous scholarship competition may still be used;
- login using existing login credentials or request a password reset.
Once logged in, apply by completing the application form in the “Draft” section of the Trudeau portal.
Complete contact information in the “Contacts” section of the portal.
Also, submit LOR and academic transcripts with certified translations.

It is advisable to submit the application as soon as possible and coordinate with your respective departments for updates.

Selection Process

Once applications are submitted. Departments will nominate one student per department( maximum of 4 students per university) to the selection committee. The evaluation criteria for the same will be based on :

Academic excellence
Thematic relevance of research to the Foundation’s central themes
Community Engagement
Leadership experience and abilities
Originality and audacity
Communication skills.
Desire to contribute to public dialogue and knowledge dissemination
Interest for the scientific theme of the 2023-2026 cycle: Canada in the World: The Future of Foreign Policy,
Must be willing to engage with this theme as part of a leadership training program.
Desire to belong to a vibrant community made up of leaders from across sectors

The selection committee will at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation review applications of the nominated students.

The Foundation will directly invite semi-finalists to participate in group interviews in February 2023. Outstanding semi-finalists will be invited to national interviews which will be held in March 2023 with members of the Application and Nomination Review Committee (ANRC).

The Foundation will officially announce the 2023 Scholars in late May 2023.

Grant Details

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships is available for both Canadian and international students pursuing their doctoral study in Canada at various institutions.

Recipients will receive the following benefits:

Up to 40,000 CAD annually for three years to cover tuition and reasonable living expenses
Upto 20,000 CAD annually for three years as a research and travel allowance

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholars will:

Attend a community retreat in Moncton, New Brunswick and two Institutes of Engaged Leadership during the first year of their term.
- The first Institute is in Montreal, Quebec.
- The second institute is in Helsinki (Finland)
Collaborate and participate in a conference event during the 2nd year of their term
Work with other scholars, mentors, and fellows on a creative project during the 3rd year of their term.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships is an excellent opportunity for students to study in higher institutions in Canada without worrying about their finances.