Scholarship Opportunities for Women
Women in Education: Scholarships and Programs Supporting Female Students
Education plays a vital role in addressing global issues, and since the early 1990s, women's enrollment in post-secondary education has skyrocketed. While more and more women are pursuing education to embolden, empower, and encourage themselves, how is the world of education supporting them? To help inspire you and spread the word about opportunities for women, check out what some schools and scholarship administrators are doing to celebrate and support women in college and university:
Telesat Women in STEM Scholarship
Telesat, one of the world's largest operators of satellites, is committed to broadening women's representation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). To help close the STEM gender gap, Telesat offers eight scholarships of $5,000 each to female students. If you're a Canadian student enrolled in a STEM program at a Canadian college or university with decent grades (at least 75% overall), these scholarships could be for you!
- Value: $5,000
- Deadline: March 26, 2024
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada: PhD Scholarship for Women
This scholarship is for Canadian students pursuing a PhD program. Despite the generous $15,000 award being offered by Kappa Kappa Gamma, you don't need to be a member of the foundation to apply! You will need some reference letters, but if you're on your way to a PhD, you've probably got that covered.
- Value: $15,000
- Deadline: March 31, 2024
Zonta International: Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Zonta International supports women and girls worldwide through various programs, including scholarships for young women interested in public governance and volunteerism. The award targets women between 16 and 19 years old, with 37 scholarships of $5,000 (USD) each available.
- Value: $5,000
- Deadline: April 1, 2024
ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships
Two awards of $5,000 each are open to female students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, a growing but male-dominated field. If you're a Canadian citizen or permanent resident attending a Canadian college or university and interested in cybersecurity, consider applying.
- Value: $5,000
- Deadline: April 5, 2024
CPA Alberta: Empowered Young Woman Award
This scholarship is for a Grade 12 high school student in Alberta who identifies as a girl or woman (including non-binary, transgender, and two-spirit individuals) and demonstrates good character and leadership skills. The scholarship supports those wanting to pursue a credential as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
- Value: $2,000
- Deadline: May 1, 2024
- The Irene Adler Prize: $1,000 Scholarship for Women Writers
Provided by journalist Lucas Akyroyd, this scholarship honors the women writers and editors who helped him develop his career. If you're a woman pursuing a degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature, you could qualify for this $1,000 scholarship.
- Value: $1,000
- Deadline: May 30, 2024
College of the Rockies: Women in Trades Sampler Program
Canada needs more skilled tradespeople, and women are underrepresented in roles across the construction and building trades. The College of the Rockies offers a full-time, 12-week "sampler" program that introduces female students to various trades, including millwright, electrician, carpenter, piping trades, welder, and automotive. The program is tuition-free and runs from April to June 2024.
Take a moment today to reflect on the challenges you've overcome, the achievements you've made, and support the women in your life as you continue your educational journey!