Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship, The
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The Trudeau Scholarship is the most prestigious doctoral award in Canada. It offers the opportunity to interact within an exceptional community of leaders and committed individuals in every field of the social sciences and humanities. The scholarship provides a generous stipend and comprises a substantial yearly allowance for research and travel, which helps support audacious interdisciplinary research and original fieldwork. Moreover, each Trudeau Scholar is paired with a distinguished Trudeau Mentor selected among the most eminent Canadian practitioners in all sectors of public life. Scholars also participate in events organized by the Foundation and may request financial and logistical support to hold their own workshops. Every year, over 150 scholarship applications from PhD students at Canadian and foreign universities undergo a rigorous selection process. Fifteen scholarships are awarded every year.
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Academic Level:
Age minimum or maximum:*
No
Open to international students:
Required to demonstrate financial need:
Discipline Area(s):
Social Sciences
Other: Humanities
Minimum GPA:
Yes
If yes, what is the minimum? n/a
Demographic Information (preferred or required):
Award type:
Fellowship, Scholarship
Amount Awarded:
$25,000 and above
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Application Deadline:
December
Date application is available:
September
USC endorsement required:
Yes
USC endorsement application deadline:
USC endorsement process explanation:
USC endorsement website/URL:
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Is there an interview:
Yes
Approximate date finalists are notified:
February
Approximate date selected candidates are notified:
April
Average number of applications received:
Number awarded:
| Sponsor: |
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
| Contact Information: |
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Primary Contact:
Josee St-Martin
Position:
Program Director, Doctoral Scholarship
Phone:
514-938-0001
Email:
competition@trudeaufoundation.ca
Website:
http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/programs/doctoral-scholarships
Address:
600-1980 Sherbrooke Street West,
Montreal, Quebec H3H 1E8
Canada