I am writing to you today to invite you and your students to attend an information session on the Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship program to be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in room 370 Helen Glass Centre.  

As described on the Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships website:

The Trudeau doctoral scholarships in the humanities and social sciences are the only one of its scope and stature in the country. Each year, the Foundation awards up to fifteen scholarships to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates pursuing research related to one of its four founding themes; namely, Human Right and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada in the World, and People and their natural environment. Trudeau scholars are outstanding students who are interested in growing in a multidisciplinary learning environment and in addressing important questions for Canada and the world.

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarships provide:

·         $40,000 per year for three years;

·         $20,000 per year for three years, as research and travel allowance;

·         Opportunity for a fourth year: writing or dissemination scholarship;

·         Advice from a mentor from various spheres of Canadian public life, starting the second year of the scholarship;

Development of leadership potential;

·         Support from an outstanding community of scholars, fellows and mentors, and opportunities for interaction with 350 leaders and personalities in every sector of the humanities and social sciences;

·         Involvement in lively exchange with other researchers or scholars and a keen interest in contributing to public dialogue;

·         Collaboration with Trudeau mentors, fellows and scholars on interdisciplinary projects going beyond their own field of expertise;

·         Sharing of innovative ideas at events organized by or in conjunction with the Foundation.

Doctoral students who will be studying in their first, second, or third year in programs in the Social Sciences and Humanities in the 2017-2018 academic year are eligible to apply in the upcoming competition that will open in early October, 2016. The competition is open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada and International Students.

Please pass this information on to students who you feel might be a good fit for this prestigious scholarship program, and encourage them to attend the information session.  Both students and faculty members are welcome. Please note that space is limited - sign up for the information session and further details can be found by clicking here.

If you or your students have any questions about the information session please feel free to contact Sara Sealey, Awards Assistant, via email at sara.sealey@umanitoba.ca. Sara will be happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships and/or the information session on September 16^.

Best wishes, 

Todd