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Persons Case Scholarship

Supports students studying in the arts, humanities and social sciences who are working to advance gender equality.

Overview

The Persons Case Scholarship application intake for 2024 – 2025 is now open. Intake will remain open from October 18 to December 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

The Persons Case Scholarship supports Albertans studying in the arts, humanities and social sciences fields whose work advances gender equality or who are studying in fields where their gender is underrepresented or disadvantaged.

Funding

  • $100,000 is available for this scholarship.
  • 40 students will receive $2,500 each for their studies.

Eligibility

The Persons Case Scholarship is an annual program. Applicants can apply once during each intake.

Applicants must meet the below criteria to be considered eligible.

Eligible applicants:

Applicants must:

  • 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.
  • Undergraduate students must be registered (full or part-time) in an approved post-secondary institution located in Alberta to apply.
  • Post-graduate students must be registered (full or part-time) in a graduate program in Alberta or elsewhere to apply. If applying from a graduate program outside Alberta, students must be an Alberta resident (as described above).
  • There is no age limit.
  • Applicants can apply to both this scholarship and the Women in STEM Scholarship, but they cannot be awarded both scholarships during the same calendar year.
  • Previous applicants are welcome to apply. However, priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received the Persons Case Scholarship.

Ineligible applicants

  • High school students or below – even those who have been accepted into an eligible upcoming program – are not eligible to apply. You must be a post-secondary student currently enrolled in courses.
  • Students registered in short-term, part-time continuing education courses are not eligible to apply.
  • Undergraduate students attending a post-secondary institution outside Alberta are not eligible to apply.
    • Post-graduate students can apply if they are Alberta residents as described above.

How to apply

Important: We only accept applications through Grant Administration Tracking and Evaluation (GATE) online application system.

  • To apply for a scholarship through GATE, you require a username and password to access the system.
  • Those wishing to apply must request a GATE username and password during the scholarship's open intake period.
  • The 2024 – 2025 intake is now open until December 19, 2024, 11:59 pm. We must receive your application through GATE before the deadline. Late applications will not be assessed.
  • Give the system time to process your application so that we receive notification of your submission before the deadline passes.
  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Step 1. GATE user registration

First-time applicants will require a GATE username and password.

Email us at [email protected] to request your GATE registration.

In the email, Include:

  • your legal name
  • the scholarships you are applying for administered by Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women
  • your email address – ensure the email address is correct, as successful applicants will be receiving tax related documentation via email

Your GATE username and password will be sent to the email address provided.

Step 2. Complete the application

Once you have received your username and password, log in and complete your application.

Contact

Connect with Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women
9th Floor, 10405 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 4R7

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