ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation in Canada awards doctoral scholarships in the humanities and social sciences to students working on issues of major importance to society; they are open to Canadian and international students enrolled at Canadian universities. The award usually includes annual study funding and a travel and research allowance, plus participation in a leadership program. Eligibility rules depend on nationality and place of study, so check the program page.
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
PhDFully Funded17 majorsNovember 6, 2026 · Current application intake closed
Life and living
Canada
Life and living
Canada
Studying and living in Canada
Costs and living
Annual international bachelor's tuition (official examples): • UBC (2026/27): Arts CAD 51,530, Science 53,082, Engineering 66,200, Commerce 66,678. • McGill (admitted fall 2026): Arts 56,000, Engineering 65,168. • Toronto (2025-26): Arts & Science 63,570. • Waterloo (fall 2026): CAD 23,598 to 34,942 per term depending on the program. Research graduate study is often cheaper: a thesis master's at McGill is about CAD 10,674 per term, and many doctoral students receive university or supervisor funding. Living costs: the government requires proof of at least CAD 23,448 for one student per year (outside Quebec), on top of first-year tuition.
Working while studying
• During studies: up to 24 hours a week off campus in term and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks, if you study full time in a program of at least 6 months and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). • After graduation: the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) lasts 8 months to 3 years depending on program length; master's graduates get 3 years. • PGWP language requirement: CLB/NCLC 7 in all four skills. • The field-of-study requirement applies only to college diplomas, not to university bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
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Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Up to CAD $50,000 per year for 3 years, Up to $20,000 per year for research and travel.
Required documents: Eligibility screening form, Three references, Full online application.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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