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.
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Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship
Top scholar domestic and international applicants to the Master of Management and Master of Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods course-based stream may be awarded a Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship, of up to $3,000, based on academic excellence. No scholarship application is required.
This one-time award is available for students beginning studies Spring 2026, Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.
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Trent Scholarships & Funding (Internal Nomination Required)
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 |
| Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement Only current CGS Tri-Council Award Holders may apply |
$6,000 | Selection Process Application Procedures |
Domestic | September 19, 2025 |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral Program (CGRS-D) Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) |
$40,000 | Application Instructions ResearchNet FAQs |
Domestic, International |
October 7, 2025 |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral Program (CGRS-D) Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) |
$40,000 | Application Instructions Online System |
Domestic, International |
October 7, 2025 |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral Program (CGRS-D) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) |
$40,000 | Eligibility Requirements Application Instructions Registration & Login |
Domestic, International |
October 7, 2025 |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's (CGRS-M) | $27,000 | Award Overview | Domestic | December 1, 2025 |
| Indigenous Scholars Award and Supplement Pilot Initiative Awarded using the CGRS-M Application |
$27,000 / $5,000 | Award Overview | Indigenous-Domestic | December 1, 2025 |
| CMHC-SSHRC Housing Research Scholarship Program | $70,000 / $40,000 / $10,000 |
Supplement application within the CGRS-D and CGRS-M, post-doc applications |
Post-doc: September 11, 2025 Doctoral: October 7, 2025 Master's: December 1, 2025 |
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| MINDS Master's Scholarships for Indigenous Students Awarded using the CGRS-M Application |
$17,500 | Award Overview | Indigenous-Domestic | December 1, 2025 |
| Department of National Defense MINDS Scholarship Initiative Awarded using the CGRS-M Application |
$10,000 | Award Overview | Domestic | December 1, 2025 |
| MINDS Initiative Doctoral Awards Awarded using the CGRS-D Application |
$35,000 | Award Overview | Domestic International |
October 7, 2025 |
| Black Student Researchers Awarded using the CGRS-M Application |
$27,000 | Description of Initiatives | Domestic | December 1, 2025 |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) | $15,000 | Application on myTrent Portal | Indigenous-Domestic, Domestic, International |
February 6, 2026 |
| Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-OGSST) | $15,000 | Application on myTrent Portal | Indigenous-Domestic, Domestic, International |
February 6, 2026 |
| Ontario Women's Health Scholars Award Master's and Doctoral Categories |
$25,000-$35,000 | Award Overview Submit to Trent |
Domestic | December 1, 2025 (TBC) |
| COU Program in Nursing Awards | TBD | Direct Nomination | Domestic | January 2026 (TBC) |
| Mackenzie King Scholarship |
1 award x $14,000 (estimated) Travel award x $18,000 (estimated) |
Application Instructions Submit to Trent |
Domestic | February 2, 2026 |
| Autism Ontario | Doctoral: $20,000 Master's: $18,000 |
Award Overview Submit to Trent |
Domestic | December 1, 2025 |
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 | August 1, November 1, February 1 |
| Bata Memorial Graduate Scholarship | $5,000 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic, International |
October 10, 2025 |
| Dr. Alicja and Dr. Gosia Zobel Graduate Conference Fund | Up to $2,000 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic International |
April 1, 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 |
March 25, 2026 |
| 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 |
March 25, 2026 |
| 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 | March 25, 2026 |
| Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Fellowship Environmental & Life Sciences Incoming Master's Applicant | $5,000 | Application in myTrent Portal (Finance> Financial Aid) |
Domestic | March 25, 2026 |
Use our online resources to begin your application.
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Popular with Trent Students
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 |
| IDRC Internal Doctoral Research Awards | $20,000 | Award Guidelines Application Portal |
Domestic | See Universities Canada website | Submit to external organization |
| Laura Bassi Scholarship for Editorial Assistance Open to every discipline and awarded 3 times a year |
$750-$2,500 | Application Form | Domestic, International |
July 24, 2025 November 30, 2025 |
Submit to external organization |
| Iverson Agricultural Scholarships | Doctoral: $17,000 Master's: $10,000 |
Award & Application Guidelines | Domestic | September 2025 (TBC) | Submit to external organization |
| Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship | $40,000+ | Selection Process | Domestic | November 12, 2025 at 9:00pm EST | Submit to external organization |
| Canadian Water Resources Association Scholarships | Various | Direct Application | Domestic | January 2026 (TBC) | Submit to external organization |
Use our online resources to begin your application.
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External Scholarships & Funding (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 Gladys Raiter Bursary for Graduate Study | $10,000 | Instructions | Domestic | November 1, 2025 |
| Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarships | $5,000 (USD) | About Scholarship Application Instructions Eligibility |
Indigenous-Domestic Indigenous-American |
Open Deadline |
| The Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries | 1 $5,000 award 1 BIPOC $5,000 award 5 x $1,000 bursaries |
Application Process | Domestic, International |
June 30, 2025 |
| John W. Davies Memorial Award: The International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals | $3,000 | Application Information | Domestic | 12:00am (midnight) November 1, 2025 (MST) |
| Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students | $2,000 | Award & Application Guidelines | Domestic-Indigenous | August 31, 2025 |
| Heart & Stroke & Brain Canada Personnel Awards for Women's Heart & Brain Health (Doctoral) | $45,000 per award | Award Guidelines Portal Application |
Domestic | September 2025 (TBC) |
| IODE War Memorial Scholarship | 3 X $15,000 Doctoral scholarships | Award & Application Guidelines | Domestic | Letter of Intent by October 1, 2025 Application by November 1, 2025 |
| Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation | $10,000-$30,000 | Application Information Application Guidelines |
Domestic, International |
November 2025 (TBC) |
| AMS Funding Opportunities | $5,500 - $20,000 | AMS Project Grant AMS Doctoral Research Award |
Domestic | January 2026 (TBC) |
| Joan Mitchell Travel Award | $1,000 | Application Process | Domestic, International |
January 2026 (TBC) |
| Canadian School of Public Service National Student Paper Competition | Government Internship | Application Process | Domestic | January 2026 (TBC) |
| Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grants for Women | $8,500 | Award Information & Application Instructions | Domestic | January 2026 (TBC) |
| Scholarship in Food Insecurity (Maple Leafe Centre for Food Insecurity) |
$15,000 | Application Process | Domestic, International |
February 2026 (TBC) |
| Henry Mandelbaum Doctoral Fellowship Award | $5,000 | Guidelines for Award | Domestic, International |
March 2026 (TBC) |
| Henry Mandelbaum Masters Fellowship Award | $2,500 | Guidelines for Award | Domestic, International |
March 2026 (TBC) |
| 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 | March 2026 (TBC) |
| 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 | March 2026 (TBC) |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women (Doctoral) | $10,000 | Award & Application Guidelines Application Portal |
Domestic | April 2026 (TBC) |
| Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Soil Science Scholarship | $2,000 | Application Guidelines Application Form Reference Form |
Domestic | April 2026 (TBC) |
| Great Lakes Fisher Commission Student Travel Award | $1,500 (USD) | Application Instructions | Domestic, International |
April 2026 (TBC) |
| 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 |
April 2026 (TBC) |
| Cancer Research Society's Doctoral Research Award | $35,000 | Program Guidelines CRS Research Portal |
Domestic | April 2026 (TBC) |
| Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program | $10,000 | Award & Application Overview | Domestic | August 10, 2025 |
| Women in Food Industry Management Club Coffee Sustainability Scholarship | $2,000 | Award & Application Overview | Domestic, International |
September 22, 2025 |
| 2025 AbbVie IBD Scholarship | 15 $5,000 scholarships | Award & Application Overview | Domestic | June 9, 2025 |
| Canada's Luckiest Student 2026 | $50,000 | Scholarships Canada Website | May 31, 2026 | |
| Fulbright Canada - Honouring Nations Student Awards | $25,000 (USD) | Fulbright Website | US Citizens | October 7, 2025 |
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.