The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship brings remarkable individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds into a life-changing community with a shared interest in making Canada and the world a better place.
It is more than a question of money
Our scholars receive a generous stipend, as well as a research and travel allowance. Other scholarships received are taken into consideration. But the ties with the Foundation's community, the events and the networking with committed, interdisciplinary people make this scholarship much more than just a simple question of money.
You will belong to a unique community
You will have lifelong access to an inspiring community of peers. You will learn from experienced academics who are among the best researchers of their generation. You will receive advice from leading mentors who will show you the ropes in the non-academic world and encourage you to think about networking and communicating outside academia to increase the impact of your research.
You can push back the boundaries
You have already achieved a lot, but you want to do even more and push back the academic boundaries. You are involved in the community and want to fully participate in our programs so that you can make a difference.
You will be inspired and guided
You will have the opportunity to participate in several events organized by the Foundation, from conferences to leadership training and master classes. You will be able to co-publish works with Fellows or Mentors, and participate in public policy seminars to test how your research can be implemented.
You will be working on major societal issues
You will carry out basic research and work on fundamental research questions of interest to Canada and Canadian society. We are looking for motivated people who dare to share their knowledge and disseminate it widely for the benefit of all.
You will be part of a larger dialogue
We foster general public and community dialogue on critical societal issues, always with an understanding that Academia cannot and must not work in isolation. Whether national or international events, the Foundation is keen on engaging with various opinions and perspectives to build bridges between research and the needs on the ground.
The Foundation acts as a disseminator and facilitator, enabling its community to share and apply its achievements.
The Foundation acts as a disseminator and facilitator, enabling its community to share and apply its achievements.
Applying to the Program
Benefits of being a Foundation Scholar
- Inclusion in a vibrant community of Scholars, Fellows and Mentors, all leaders in their respective disciplines and fields of action.
- Exchanges and inspiration by and from Mentors and Fellows, including unique experiential learning opportunities that enrich and complement your academic experience.
- Receipt of up to $50,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and reasonable living expenses to focus on your doctoral studies.
- Receipt of an additional $20,000 per year for three years for research, networking and travel expenses related to your doctoral research.
- Encouragement and support for you to learn or improve your language knowledge in both official languages.
- Expanded learning and understanding of your role as a settler or as a member of a First Nation, Inuit or Métis concerning ongoing efforts to decolonize and reconcile.
- Inclusion in a large community of more than 500 alumni and alumnae of the Foundation, whose professional success stories following the Scholarship tell their own convincing story about the value of this outstanding recognition.
