The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship 2027 is now open for eligible doctoral students in Canada.
The three-year scholarship provides up to CAD $50,000 per year for tuition and living expenses, plus up to CAD $20,000 per year for research, networking and travel.
Scholarship Details
Scholarship: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship 2027
Country: Canada
Level: PhD/Doctoral
Duration: 3 years
Funding: Up to CAD $70,000 per year
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be in the first or second year of a PhD programme at the time of application.
International students can apply only if they are enrolled in a doctoral programme at a Canadian university. International students studying outside Canada are not eligible.
The research must be broadly related to the humanities or social sciences and align with at least one of the Foundation’s four themes:
Human Rights and Dignity
Responsible Citizenship
Canada and the World
People and their Natural Environment
Important for Nigerian and African Applicants
A Nigerian student currently studying in Nigeria cannot use this scholarship to obtain a new PhD admission in Canada.
International applicants must already be enrolled in a Canadian university.
Key Dates
Eligibility confirmation deadline: October 2, 2026
References deadline: October 30, 2026
Complete application deadline: November 6, 2026
How to Apply
Applicants must first complete the official eligibility confirmation process. Those whose eligibility is confirmed can then proceed with the full application.
Official application:
This scholarship is relevant to African students who are already pursuing doctoral studies at Canadian universities and meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements.
Always check the official website for the latest requirements before applying.
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