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The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program will help shape researchers into engaged leaders who are conscious of the impact of their research, connected to the realities of the communities in which they work, and open to non-conventional forms of knowledge.
Up to 15 Trudeau Scholars are selected each year nationally to support outstanding doctoral candidates pursuing research in social sciences and humanities, touching upon one or more of the four themes of the Foundation: (1) human rights and dignity; (2) responsible citizenship; (3) Canada in the world; and (4) people and their natural environment.
Scholarship Summary
Institution(s): York University
Degree level: PhD
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality: All Countries
Award Country: Canada
Deadline: November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST.
Courses Covered
Doctoral work must relate to at least one of the Foundation’s four general themes:
Human Rights and Dignity
Responsible Citizenship
Canada and the World
People and their Natural Environment.
Scholarship Benefits
Trudeau Doctoral scholarships can be up to $210,000 in total, including:
Up to $50,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and living expenses during their doctoral research.
Up to $20,000 per year for three years to cover the costs of research travel, networking, participation in Foundation events, and to improve their knowledge of Canada’s official languages.
Eligibility Criteria
1. You are:
A Canadian student studying at a Canadian university
A Canadian student studying at an international university
An international student studying at a Canadian university
NOTE: International students studying at an international university are not eligible.
2. At the time of application, you must:
Be in the first year of a doctoral program.
Be in your second year of a doctoral program.
NOTE: Candidates in the final year of their master’s degree are no longer eligible for the 2026 scholarship competition.
3. Your field of study is broadly related to the humanities and social sciences or human sciences and is directly relevant to the future of Canada.
How to Apply for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship
All applicants should apply directly to the Foundation using the application portal.
Please review the complete details of the application process on the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation website.
To apply, applicants must:
Register for an account on the Foundation’s new application portal (click the “Register Here” button)
Once registration is complete, create an application for the competition, complete and submit the application before the deadline.
Referees will be asked to complete and submit a predetermined referral form directly on the Foundation’s application portal. All candidates are strongly advised to follow up with their referees to ensure they complete and submit the form well before the November 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST deadline.
Application Deadline: November 17, 2025
Official Link: https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/awards-and-scholarships/trudeau-doctoral-scholarship/
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