Open Call for Persons Case Scholarship Program (Canada)

The Persons Case Scholarship is an annual scholarship from the Government of Alberta (Lead ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women) supporting Albertans studying in the arts, humanities, and social sciences fields that advance gender equality. The scholarship intake opens 14 September 2026 and closes 30 October 2026. In total, $100,000 is available, with 40 students receiving $2,500 each. Opportunity at a Glance

- Opportunity name: Persons Case Scholarship

- Funding organization/provider: Government of Alberta (Lead ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women)

- Opportunity type: Annual scholarship program

- Total funding pool: $100,000

- Number of awards: 40

- Value per recipient: $2,500

- Who it serves: Students studying in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who advance gender equality or study in fields where their gender is underrepresented or disadvantaged

- Eligible applicants: Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Persons; must be resident of Alberta (age limit none)

- Intake opens: 14 September 2026

- Intake closes: 30 October 2026

- Assessments: November to December 2026

- Notifications: February 2027 (sent by email to the contact listed in the application)

- Payments: March 2027

About the Opportunity

The Persons Case Scholarship supports Albertans enrolled in arts, humanities and social sciences programs whose work advances gender equality, or who are studying in fields where their gender is underrepresented or disadvantaged. Applicants should refer to the Persons Case Scholarship fact sheet for a brief overview. (The fact sheet is mentioned in the official page, but the content is not included in the source text.) Funding and Benefits

- Total available: $100,000

- Number of recipients: 40 students

- Award amount: $2,500 each

- Annual intake: Applicants can apply once during each intake.

- Multiple scholarships restriction: Applicants may apply to Women in STEM, Persons Case, and Women in Technical and Applied Arts scholarships, but multiple scholarships cannot be awarded during the same calendar year. Who Is Eligible? To be considered eligible, applicants must meet all requirements below. Eligible applicants

- Citizenship/status: Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person.

- Visa students are not eligible.

- Alberta residency: Must be a resident of Alberta. 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; or - 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.

- Study level and enrolment:

- Undergraduate students: Must be registered (full or part-time) in an approved post-secondary institution located in Alberta to apply.

- Graduate and post-graduate students: May apply if they are a resident of Alberta even if studying at a post-secondary institution outside Alberta.

- Age: No age limit.

- Prior applicants: Previous applicants may apply, but priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received the Persons Case Scholarship.

Ineligible applicants - High school students (including those accepted into an upcoming eligible program) are not eligible. Applicants must be post-secondary students currently enrolled and attending courses on a full or part-time basis. - Students registered in short-term, part-time continuing education courses are not eligible. - Undergraduate students attending a post-secondary institution outside Alberta are not eligible. - Post-graduate students can apply if they meet the Alberta residency conditions described above (the source does not state them as generally ineligible). Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The scholarship is intended for students in: - Arts - Humanities - Social sciences Supported through study where the applicant’s work advances gender equality, or where their gender is underrepresented or disadvantaged. Why This Opportunity Matters This scholarship is designed for applicants who are building academic and career pathways in arts, humanities, and social sciences while contributing to gender equality goals. It also supports students studying in areas where their gender may face underrepresentation or disadvantage, with clear residency and enrolment rules for Alberta-based students. How to Apply

Step 1: Read the guidelines

- Read the Persons Case Scholarship fact sheet.

Step 2: Request a GATE Front Office account

- Once intake has opened, applicants may request an account via the link to the request page. - Not specified in the source text: the actual account request URL.

Step 3: Prepare supporting documents and information to upload in GATE Front Office

The source lists the following required documents: - Proof of enrolment - Must include the official logo of the post-secondary institution - Must be for the current academic year and current term - Two references (2 separate PDFs) The source also indicates you will need: - Social Insurance Number (SIN) - Alberta Student Number

Step 4: Complete your application

- Complete the scholarship application for funding in GATE Front Office. - Not specified in the source text: the exact submission URL. Deadline

- Intake closes: 30 October 2026

- Not specified in the source text: the deadline time and time zone. Application Tips or Common Mistakes - Ensure your proof of enrolment includes the post-secondary institution’s official logo and matches the current academic year and current term. - Submit two separate PDF references as required. - Confirm you meet the Alberta residency conditions and enrolment rules (especially for undergraduate applicants, who must be enrolled in an approved post-secondary institution located in Alberta). - Do no