The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 graduate scholarship. The scholarship provides up to $50,000 annually for three years to cover tuition and living expenses, plus an additional $20,000 per year for research, travel, and networking.
When is the deadline for applications?
November 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Describe the award to me:
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship is a prestigious doctoral-level scholarship in Canada that provides up to $70,000 annually for three years. It combines financial support with leadership training, mentorship, bilingualism development, and community engagement.
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Which fields qualify?
Fields broadly related to the humanities, social sciences, and human sciences, with research relevant to the future of Canada.
The type:
🎓 Doctoral Scholarship (PhD level).
Who is eligible to apply?
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents studying in Canada or abroad.
- International students enrolled in a Canadian university doctoral program.
- Applicants must be in year 1 or year 2 of a full-time PhD and expected to complete doctoral studies in 2026 or later.
How do they choose applicants?
- Multi-stage selection:
- Application review → reference check → shortlisting → interviews.
- Criteria focus on academic excellence, leadership, community engagement, and alignment with the Foundation’s four themes.
Which nations are qualified?
- 🌍 All countries, but must be studying in a Canadian university (unless Canadian nationals abroad).
Where will the prize be accepted?
đź“Ť Canada (at participating universities).
How many honors?
Exact numbers vary each year, but usually 15 scholars are selected annually.
What advantage does the award offer?
- đź’° Up to $70,000 per year (including $50,000 for tuition/living + $20,000 for research/travel/networking).
- Leadership development through Institutes of Engaged Leadership.
- Mentorship from leaders in academia, public life, and civil society.
- Bilingualism & Indigenous language training support.
- Membership in a lifelong network of scholars, fellows, and mentors.
What’s the duration of the award?
⏳ 3 years (renewable annually upon meeting requirements).
How do I apply?
- Register on the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation portal.
- Complete and submit the application with supporting documents.
- Provide references before the November 12, 2025 deadline.
- Await results – shortlisting in January 2026, interviews in March 2026, final results in April 2026.
👉 Visit the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Webpage for details and application.
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