Submissions open for Women in STEM Scholarship Program (Canada)

The Government of Alberta’s Women in STEM Scholarship is an annual scholarship for women pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers where gender is underrepresented, or for those working to advance gender equality in their field. The 2026 application intake opens on 14 September 2026 and closes on 30 October 2026. The scholarship provides funding of $2,500 per recipient to 50 women. Opportunity at a Glance

- Opportunity name: Women in STEM Scholarship

- Funding organization/lead ministry: Government of Alberta, Arts, Culture and Status of Women

- Scholarship type: Annual scholarship for post-secondary students

- Total funding available: $125,000

- Number of awards: 50 recipients

- Amount per recipient: $2,500 each

- Eligible applicants: Women studying STEM in Alberta (see eligibility requirements below)

- Eligible study level: Undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate

- Eligible locations (residency): Residents of Alberta

- Intake opens: 14 September 2026

- Intake closes (deadline): 30 October 2026 (notifications are sent by email after the deadline)

- Estimated assessment period: November to December 2026

- Estimated notification date: February 2027

- Estimated payment date: March 2027

About the Opportunity

The Women in STEM Scholarship supports women 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. The program is offered annually, with applicants able to apply once during each intake. For a brief overview, applicants are directed to the Women in STEM Scholarship fact sheet (link referenced in the official page). Funding and Benefits

- Total scholarship funding pool: $125,000

- Number of scholarships: 50 women

- Award amount: $2,500 per recipient

- The scholarship is intended to support recipients in their studies. - Notifications are sent by email to the contact listed in the application, typically approximately 3 months after intake deadline (timelines may vary based on application volume). Who Is Eligible? Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements below.

Eligible applicants must:

- Identify as a woman. - Be studying in STEM, as defined by the Statistics Canada classification for STEM programs. - The official page directs applicants to the Statistics Canada website for a comprehensive list.

- Be one of the following:

- Canadian citizen - Permanent Resident - Protected Person - Visa students are not eligible. - Be a resident of Alberta, and meet at least one of the following: - 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. - Be a registered (full or part-time) student in an approved post-secondary institution located in Alberta, including the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training’s Apprenticeship Education Program. - Be enrolled in an eligible program: - Undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs are eligible.

- Meet no age restriction: There is no age limit.

Program application rules:

- Applicants can apply to the Women in STEM, Persons Case, and Women in Technical and Applied Arts scholarships. - However, multiple scholarships cannot be awarded during the same calendar year. - Previous recipients are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received the Women in STEM Scholarship.

Ineligible applicants include:

- High school students, including those accepted into an upcoming STEM program (applicants must be post-secondary students currently enrolled and attending courses). - Students registered in short-term, part-time continuing education courses. - Students attending a post-secondary institution outside Alberta. Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The scholarship is for women studying in STEM fields (as defined by Statistics Canada). It is designed for those pursuing STEM careers where gender is underrepresented, or those working to advance gender equality in their chosen field. No additional activity types or sector priorities are specified in the source. Why This Opportunity Matters This scholarship is structured specifically for women in STEM who are pursuing eligible post-secondary study in Alberta. It provides direct study funding ($2,500 per recipient) and includes an allocation to support a set number of recipients (50 women) under an annual intake. How to Apply Applicants apply through GATE Front Office. - Read the guidelines - Review the Women in STEM Scholarship fact sheet (as referenced by the official page). - Request a GATE Front Office account (after intake opens) - Once intake has opened, request an account via the link to the request page (the official page indicates this is available when intake opens). - Prepare and upload required supporting documents and information in GATE Front Office

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)

Additional information needed:

- Social Insurance Number (SIN) - Alberta Student Number - Complete your application for funding in GATE Front Office - Submit through the GATE Front Office system after uploading documents. Submission method - Submission is via GATE Front Office (as described in the official page). Deadline

- Intake closes: 30 October 2026

- The source does not specify a deadline time or time zone. After you apply - Notifications are emailed to the address provided when setting up the GATE Front Office account, approximately 3 mon