We encourage all graduate students to carefully review the scholarship opportunities posted below, they are sorted in categories of federal, provincial, and internal donor funded scholarships.
Each funding competition is unique and needs to be reviewed in order to determine eligibility.
New to applying to scholarships?
Please review our Graduate Scholarship Overview slide deck. This slide deck provides a comprehensive overview of application fundamentals to help you get started.
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Major External Scholarships Requiring Trent Nomination (i.e. Tri Council)
Through fellowships and scholarships various levels of government established funding opportunities to invest in the next generation of talented researchers; desiring to support knowledge creation, mobilization and to finance innovations that will address the challenges of today and tomorrow.
| Award | Value | Application Process | Residency Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors Grant | Up to $5,000 | Application | Indigenous-Domestic | Open Deadline |
| Canada Research Training Awards Suite - Research Travel Supplements Check eligibility |
$9,000 | Selection Process Application Procedures |
Domestic | TBD |
| Department of National Defense MINDS Scholarship Initiative | Varies: $17,500 - $40,000 | Award Overview | See website | See website |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral Program (CGRS-D) Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) |
$40,000 | Application Instructions ResearchNet |
Domestic, International |
Oct 16, 2026 |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral Program (CGRS-D) Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) |
$40,000 | Instructions Online System |
Domestic, International |
Oct 16, 2026 |
| Indigenous Scholars Award and Supplement Pilot Initiative Awarded using the CGRS-D Applications (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) |
$40,000 / $5,000 | Award Overview | Indigenous-Domestic, Doctoral | Oct 16, 2026 or Oct 23, 2026 |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral Program (CGRS-D) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) |
$40,000 | Instructions Registration & Login |
Domestic, International |
Oct 16, 2026 |
| Black Student Researchers Awarded using the Tri-Council applications |
$27,000 - $40,000 | Description of Initiative: CGRS -D CRGS-M |
Domestic | Doctoral: Oct 16 or Oct 23, 2026 Master's: Dec 1, 2026 |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's (CGRS-M) | $27,000 | Award Overview | Domestic | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Indigenous Scholars Award and Supplement Pilot Initiative Awarded using the CGRS-M Application |
$27,000 / $5,000 | Indigenous-Domestic, Master's | Dec 1, 2026 | |
| Autism Ontario | Doctoral: $20,000 Master's: $18,000 |
Award Overview Submit to Trent |
Domestic | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Ontario Women's Health Scholars Award Master's and Doctoral Categories |
$25,000-$35,000 | Submit to Trent | Domestic | Dec 1, 2026 |
| COU Program in Nursing Awards Master's and Doctoral Categories |
TBD | Direct Nomination Master's Award Doctoral Award |
Domestic | Jan 2027 (TBD) |
| Mackenzie King Scholarship |
1 award x $14,000 (estimated) Travel award x $18,000 (estimated) |
Application Instructions Submit to Trent |
Domestic | Jan 30, 2027 |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) | $15,000 | Application on myTrent Portal | Indigenous-Domestic, Domestic, International |
Feb 16, 2027 |
| Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-OGSST) | $15,000 | Application on myTrent Portal | Indigenous-Domestic, Domestic, International |
Feb 16, 2027 |
Use our online resources to begin your application.
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Trent Donor Scholarships
Scholarships listed are funded by generous donors. Either the School of Graduate Studies or Academic Programs coordinate these funding opportunities.
| Award | Value | Application Process | Residency Eligibility | Deadline to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Sisters Ph.D. Award Indigenous Doctoral Program | TBD | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Indigenous-Domestic, Indigenous-International |
Open Deadline |
| William B. Reid Graduate Scholarship | Up to $2,000 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Indigenous-Domestic Indigenous-American |
Open Deadline |
| John Bernard Scholarship | TBD | Apply directly through Indspire | Domestic-Indigenous | Aug 1, Nov 1, Feb 1 |
| Bata Memorial Graduate Scholarship | $5,000 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic, International |
Oct 9, 2026 |
| Curtin Graduate Scholarship Environmental & Life Science M.Sc. & Ph.D. | 4 awards each valued at $2,500 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic, International |
Mar 22, 2027 |
| French America Charitable Trust Scholarship Environmental & Life Science Doctoral Students | 4 awards each valued at $2,000 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic, International |
Mar 22, 2027 |
| Woods Graduate Scholarship Environmental & Life Science Master's Students | 3 awards each valued at $1,250 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic, International | Mar 22, 2027 |
| Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Fellowship Environmental & Life Sciences Incoming Master's Applicant | $5,000 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic | Mar 22, 2027 |
| Dr. Alicja and Dr. Gosia Zobel Graduate Conference Fund | Up to $2,000 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic International |
Apr 1, 2027 |
Use our online resources to begin your application.
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Popular with Trent Students (Apply Directly)
These opportunities have historically aligned well with the profiles of Trent University graduate students, resulting in successful applications. They are recommended based on past outcomes and relevance to our academic community.
| Award | Value | Application Process | Residency Eligibility | Deadline to Apply | Where to Submit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Family Awards in Northern Research | $20,000 | Funding Information Grant Calls |
Domestic | Various | Submit to external organization |
| Iverson Agricultural Scholarships | Doctoral: $17,000 Master's: $10,000 |
Award & Application Guidelines | Domestic | TBD | Submit to external organization |
| Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship | $40,000+ | Award Information | Domestic | Opens in Sept | Submit to external organization |
| Laura Bassi Scholarship for Editorial Assistance Open to every discipline and awarded 3 times a year |
Master's: $750 Doctoral: $2,500 |
Application Form | Domestic, International |
Nov 15, 2026 | Submit to external organization |
| Canadian Water Resources Association Scholarships | Various awards ranging from $5,000-$2,000 | Direct Application Opens Oct 5, 2026 |
Domestic -Indigenous, Domestic | Jan 31, 2027 at 11:59pm EST | Submit to external organization |
Use our online resources to begin your application.
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External Scholarships (Apply Directly)
These awards are direct applications. In some scenarios the external organization will contact the School of Graduate Studies to promote the opportunities and will follow up to confirm Trent student information.
We strive to ensure accurate information about external scholarship opportunities on this website. However, students are advised to check the external scholarship providers' websites for the most accurate information.
| Award | Value | Application Process | Residency Eligibility | Deadline to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IODE Ontario Lucy Morrison Memorial Fund for Education | $1,000 | Direct Application | Domestic | Open Deadline (Monthly) |
| IODE War Memorial Scholarship | 3 X $15,000 Doctoral scholarships | Award & Application Guidelines | Domestic | Letter of Intent by Oct 1, 2026 Application by Nov 1, 2026 |
| Fulbright Canadian Student Award 2027-28 | $25,000 (USD) | Fulbright Website | Canadian Citizens | November 15, 2026 |
| John G. Bene Fellowship | Up to 10 awards of CA $30,000 | IDRC Website | Domestic | November 30, 2026 at 23:59 (EST) |
| Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation | $10,000-$30,000 | Application Information Application Guidelines | Domestic, International | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grants for Women | $8,500 | Award Information & Application Instructions | Domestic | Jan 31, 2027 |
| Canadian School of Public Service National Student Paper Competition | Government Internship | Application Process | Domestic | Feb 2027 (TBC) |
| Joan Mitchell Travel Award | $1,000 | Application Process | Domestic, International | TBD |
| IODE Gladys Raiter Bursary for Graduate Study | $10,000 | Instructions | Domestic | TBD |
| Scholarship in Food Insecurity (Maple Leaf Centre for Food Insecurity) | $15,000 | Application Process | Domestic, International | TBD |
| AMS Funding Opportunities | $5,500 - $20,000 | AMS Project Grant AMS Doctoral Research Award | Domestic | Various |
| Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) Opportunities | Various | Website | Domestic | Various |
| Heart & Stroke & Brain Canada Personnel Awards for Black Scholars | Doctoral: $120K per award Master's: $54K per award | Doctoral Award Guidelines Master's Award Guidelines | Domestic | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Heart & Stroke & Brain Canada Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars | Doctoral: $120K per award Master's: $54K per award | Doctoral Award Guidelines Master's Award Guidelines | Domestic-Indigenous | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Henry Mandelbaum Doctoral Fellowship Award | $5,000 | Guidelines for Award | Domestic, International | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Henry Mandelbaum Masters Fellowship Award | $2,500 | Guidelines for Award | Domestic, International | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Great Lakes Fisher Commission Student Travel Award | $1,500 (USD) | Application Instructions | Domestic, International | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women (Doctoral) | $10,000 | Award & Application | Domestic | Apr 5, 2026 |
| Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Soil Science Scholarship | $2,000 | Application Guidelines Application Form Reference Form | Domestic | Apr 15, 2026 |
| The Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries | 1 $5,000 award 1 BIPOC $5,000 award 5 x $1,000 bursaries | Application Process | Domestic, International | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Cancer Research Society's Doctoral Research Award | $35,000 | Program Guidelines | Domestic | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Research Grants in Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity | Dr. J. A. Campbell Research Grant: $25,000 Young Investigator Grant: $5,000 | Awards & Applications | Domestic, International | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Canada's Luckiest Student 2026 | $50,000 | Scholarships Canada Website | May 31, 2026 | |
| Paul Holyoke Graduate Fellowship in Participatory Health Services Research | $5,000 | Website | Domestic | May 31, 2026 |
| AbbVie IBD Scholarship | 15 $5,000 scholarships | Award & Application Overview | Domestic | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarships | $5,000 (USD) | About Scholarship Application Instructions Eligibility | Indigenous-Domestic Indigenous-American | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program | $10,000 | Award & Application Overview | Domestic | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Heart & Stroke & Brain Canada Personnel Awards for Women's Heart & Brain Health (Doctoral) | $45,000 per award | Award Guidelines Portal Application | Domestic | Sept 2026 (TBD) |
| Women in Food Industry Management Club Coffee Sustainability Scholarship | $2,000 | Award & Application Overview | Domestic, International | Sept 2026 (TBC) |
| STAGE (Strategic Training in Advanced Genetic Epidemiology) Training Program | Training program includes annual research allowance | Eligibility & Application Further Information | October 30, 2026 | |
| John W. Davies Memorial Award: The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals | $3,000 | Application Information | Domestic, International | Likely 2027 |
Use our online resources to begin your application.
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External Funding Databases
Students can use these external funding databases to search for further opportunities.
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Mitacs Funding
| Award | Value | Application Process | Deadline to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitacs Accelerate Paid internship or project, see specific matching criteria |
$15,000 | Direct Application to Mitacs | No Deadline *Restrictions Apply |
| Mitacs Globalink Research Internship | Various | Direct Application to Mitacs | TBD |
| Mitacs Training | N/A | Direct Application to Mitacs | Various |
Trent University Scholarship Adjudication Process
All application files are accepted, reviewed and processed by the School of Graduate Studies. Eligible applications are provided to members of the Graduate Scholarships Subcommittee of Graduate Studies Committee. Typically, three members of the committee are assigned to a competition and they review and rank the applications. Every adjudication process is guided by each scholarship’s criteria guidelines.
Committee membership is determined by the Terms of Reference of the committee.
The conduct of the Committee is guided by Trent University Conflict of Interest Policy
Scholarship decisions are final and no appeals are accepted.