Women in STEM Scholarship- AB Arts, Culture and Status of Women

The Women in STEM Scholarship supports women and gender-diverse individuals pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields where their gender is underrepresented or who are working to advance gender equality in their chosen field.

Value

• $125,000 is available for this scholarship
• 50 women will receive $2,500 each for their studies

Deadline

December 18

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants identify as a woman or gender-diverse individual 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
  • 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 post-secondary institution located in Alberta, including Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training's Apprenticeship Education Programs.
• Indigenous women, racialized women and women living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
• There is no age limit.

For more information and application, please visit Alberta Women in STEM Scholarship