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Government of Alberta
Women in STEM Scholarship
Support for women pursuing STEM studies in Alberta.
- Value
- 50 women will receive $2,500 each for their studies.
- Deadline
- October 30, 2026
Who can apply
Women in Statistics Canada-defined STEM studies; Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons. Alberta residency requires either a parent/guardian resident for 12 consecutive months before post-secondary studies, the student last resident for six consecutive months before studies, or a spouse/partner resident for six months before studies. Must currently attend an approved Alberta post-secondary institution, full- or part-time, including eligible apprenticeships. No age limit. High-school students, short-term part-time continuing-education students and students outside Alberta are excluded. AWSN Women in STEM recipients are ineligible. Previous recipients may apply, but first-time recipients have priority. Cannot receive this and Persons Case or Women in Technical and Applied Arts scholarships in the same calendar year.
How to apply
Once intake has opened, applicants may request an account via the link to the request page. The following documents are required as part of your application: Proof of enrolment (must include official logo of post secondary institution, must be for current academic year and current term). Two references (2 separate PDFs). In addition, you will need your: Social Insurance Number, Alberta Student Number. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Intake closes: October 30, 2026.
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