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Trudeau Foundation Scholarships for Doctoral Students

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Scholarship Overview

  • Since its inception, the Trudeau Foundation has selected and supported 217 students out of over 2500 applications.
  • The Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation doctoral scholarship in the social sciences and humanities is the only one of its scope and stature in Canada.
  • Trudeau Scholars are outstanding students who are interested in growing in a multidisciplinary learning environment and addressing important questions for Canada and the world.

Host School(s)

  • Any Canadian or foreign higher education institution

Field(s) of Study

  • Canada in the world
  • Responsible Citizenship
  • People and their Natural Environment
  • Human Rights and Dignity

What does the scholarship cover?

Recipients of this doctoral scholarship are entitled to:

  • $40,000 per year for three years
  • $20,000 per year for 3 years, as a research and travel allowance
  • Development of leadership potential
  • Advice from a mentor from various spheres of Canadian public life, starting in the 2nd year of the scholarship
  • An opportunity for a fourth year writing or dissemination scholarship
  • Involvement in a lively exchange with other researchers or scholars who have a keen interest in contributing to public dialogue.
  • Support from an outstanding community of scholars, mentors and fellows, and opportunities for interaction with 350 leaders and personalities in every sector of social sciences and the humanities.
  • Collaboration with Foundation mentors, scholars and fellows on interdisciplinary projects going beyond their field of expertise
  • Sharing of innovative ideas at events organized by or in conjunction with the Foundation

How many scholarships are given?

  • Up to 15 scholarships yearly

Which countries are targeted?

  • Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates from all over the world

Am I Eligible to Apply?

  • You must be a full-time first or second-year student enrolled (or in the process of enrolling) in a doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences.
  • Canadian citizens who are enrolled in a full-time doctoral program in Canada, or Canadian citizens who are enrolled full-time in a doctoral program outside Canada are also eligible to apply.
  • Up to one scholar in four selected every year may be a non-Canadian (foreign national or permanent resident) enrolled full-time in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution. Students from emerging nations are therefore encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

Nomination Process

  • Candidates must be nominated by the Canadian or foreign higher education institution where they are currently studying, or wish to study at.
  • Universities may nominate a candidate from their institution who is currently pursuing doctoral studies at another university.

Selection Criteria

The selection process for Pierre Elliot Trudeau scholars involves:

  • Evaluation of application files by a selection committee
  • 30 finalists are then invited to an interview at the Foundation offices in Montreal
  • 15 candidates are then recommended to the Application and Nomination Review Committee, and then to the Board for approval.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Academic Excellence
  • Public Engagement
  • Communication Skills
  • A desire to be involved in the community with other researchers and scholars
  • Thematic relevance of doctoral research
  • A desire to contribute to public dialogue and transmit knowledge

Closing Date

  • The application period opens in September 2018 and closes on 8 December 2018.

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