P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
The International Peace Scholarship is a needs-based award for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Provides up to $12,500 to be used for educational and living expenses.
Goes By: Trudeau Scholarships
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Supports doctoral candidates pursuing research (at a Canadian university or as Canadian citizens) on one of the Foundation's four themes: human rights and dignity, responsible citizenship, Canada in the world, and people and their natural environment.
The Trudeau scholarship is Canada's most prestigious doctoral award in the social sciences and humanities. Applicants in other disciplines whose work is relevant to the Foundation's themes are also eligible to apply. Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships to up to fifteen doctoral students from Canada or abroad who have achieved high academic excellence and who demonstrate an interest in public policy and a willingness to learn in an interdisciplinary setting.
Deadlines are typically in December, but be sure to check the competition website for the current cycle’s deadline
Each scholarship is valued at $60,000 annually for up to three years, including $20,000 annually, to support research-related travel.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Doctoral |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.3 |
Citizenship |
|
| Campus Nomination Required | Yes |
Last updated: July 31, 2025
The International Peace Scholarship is a needs-based award for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Provides up to $12,500 to be used for educational and living expenses.
Offers full funding to complete a master's or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Open to all disciplines. Full tuition and fees for a master's or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University, a living stipend of CAD $2,000 per month during academic terms, and a relocation grant for moving to Montreal. In addition, twenty finalists will be awarded $20,000.