Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship 2026

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.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 17, 2025
2. Value: $70,000
3. Study Level: PhD
4. Sponsor: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
5. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship 2026

1. You are:

1. A Canadian student studying at a Canadian university
2. A Canadian student studying at an international university
3. An international student studying at a Canadian university

NOTE: Students from international universities that are living outside Canada are not eligible.

2. At the time of application, you must:

1. Be in the first year of a doctoral program
2. 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.

4. Your doctoral work must relate to at least one of the Foundation's four general themes:

1. Human Rights and Dignity
2. Responsible Citizenship
3. Canada and the World
4. People and their Natural Environment

Selection Process

September 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST

2026 Application period opens

September 18, 2025

This meeting is intended exclusively for scholarship coordinators.

Applicants are not invited to this session and are instead expected to attend the meetings scheduled for October 8 and 14.

1. French – 11 a.m. EST: [Register here]
2. English – 2 p.m. EST: [Register here]

October 8, 2025

1st candidates' information sessions

1. English – 11:30 a.m. EST: [Register here]
2. French – 2 p.m. EST: [Register here]

October 14, 2025

2nd candidates' information sessions

1. French – 11:30 a.m. EST: [Register here]
2. English – 2 p.m. EST: [Register here]

November 12, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. EST

Deadline to submit references

November 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST

Deadline to apply to the Foundation.

Week of January 26, 2026

Email sent to individuals selected to proceed to the next round of reading.

February 20, 2026

Email sent to individuals selected to participate in in-person interviews.

March 10 to 13, 2026

Round 2: Final interviews with members of the Selection Committee

April 10, 2026

Official announcement of the 2026 Scholars

Benefits of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship 2026

1. Inclusion in a vibrant community of Scholars, Fellows and Mentors, all leaders in their respective disciplines and fields of action.
2. Exchanges and inspiration by and from Mentors and Fellows, including unique experiential learning opportunities that enrich and complement your academic experience.
3. Receipt of up to $50,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and reasonable living expenses to focus on your doctoral studies.
4. Receipt of an additional $20,000 per year for three years for research, networking and travel expenses related to your doctoral research.
5. Encouragement and support for you to learn or improve your language knowledge in both official languages.
6. 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.

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation on fdnpetf.smartsimple.ca to apply

1. You can start now by registering on the Foundation's application portal.
2. If you have already applied for a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarship, you do not need to create a new account. Simply enter the email address you used previously and select “Forgot your password?”

For more details, visit the foundation webpage

Application Deadline

November 17, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship 2026