Value
$125,000 is available for this scholarship. 50 women will receive $2,500 each for their studies.Description
The Women in STEM Scholarship supports women pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields where their gender is underrepresented and working to advance gender equality in their chosen field.
- $125,000 is available for this scholarship.
- 50 women will receive $2,500 each for their studies.
Eligible Applicants
- Applicants identify as a woman studying in STEM.
- Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible).
- Be a resident of Alberta; to be considered, one of the following conditions must apply:
- one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies;
- Alberta is the last place the student has lived for 6 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies; or
- the student’s spouse or partner has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for 6 consecutive months prior to the person attending post-secondary.
- Be a registered (full or part-time) student in an approved Alberta post-secondary institution.
- Indigenous women, racialized women and women living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
- There is no age limit.
Eligible Expenses
- $125,000 is available for this scholarship.
- 50 women will receive $2,500 each for their studies.
Deadline Date
December 31, 2021Contact
Contact Name: Alberta Culture and Status of Women
E-mail Address: cmsw.swsi-admo@gov.ab.ca
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/women-in-stem-scholarship.aspx
