Selected candidates may use scholarship funds towards:

✔ visa or study/work permit fees
✔ airfare via the most direct and economical route
✔ health insurance
✔ living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities, and food
✔ ground transportation, including a public transportation pass
✔ books and supplies required for their study or research, excluding computers and other equipment

Canadian institutions are eligible to receive:

✔ $500 per scholarship recipient to aid with administrative costs once the student arrives in Canada
✔ reimbursement of additional employer compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in some cases
 

Citizenship:
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and international students enrolled in a Canadian PhD program.
Academic Standing:
Applicants must be nominated by their university and complete no more than 24 months of their PhD program by the application deadline.
Field of Study:
Research must be in the social sciences or humanities, focusing on issues of public importance.
Leadership Potential:
Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to engaging in public dialogue and contributing to societal well-being.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in either English or French is required, with a working knowledge of the other official language being an asset.
Nominations:
Candidates must be nominated by their university, and each institution has its internal selection process before forwarding nominations to the Foundation.