Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholarship aims to empower applicants to have meaningful impact in the world, equipping them with the skills to be leaders in their institutions and communities. The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship offers up to $50,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and living expenses, along with an additional $20,000 per year for research, travel, and networking costs.

Eligibility: 

• You must be already accepted into or in year one or two of a full-time doctoral program, and expected to complete your doctoral studies in 2026 or later.
• Your field of study is broadly related to the humanities or human sciences of direct relevance to the future of Canada; (please refer to the FAQ for more details and read up on past scholarship recipients)
• 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 or a foreign 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.

Value: 

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholars receive:

• up to $50,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and living expenses, along with an additional $20,000 per year for research, travel, and networking costs.
• Membership in a vibrant community of Scholars, Mentors, and Fellows, all of whom are leaders in their respective disciplines and sectors 
• Leadership training from our Mentors and Fellows, including unique experiential learning opportunities that enrich and complement their academic experience  
• Opportunities to acquire greater proficiency in Canada’s official languages (French and English) as well as Indigenous languages 
• Lifelong membership in the Foundation’s alumni network. 

Deadline:  November 17, 2025
Type: PhD
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Host Country: Canada