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Scholarships for economic empowerment

Scholarships for underrepresented students in STEM, humanities, social sciences and technical roles in cultural industries.

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Scholarships for economic empowerment

Introduction 

To ensure students have the opportunity to succeed and contribute to Alberta’s diverse and growing economy, we are providing 3 post-secondary scholarships: the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship, the Persons Case Scholarship and the Women in Technical and Applied Arts Scholarship.

Scholarship intake is from September 15 to October 31, 2025.

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Women in STEM Scholarship

Women studying in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and working to advance gender equality in their field can apply.

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Women in Technical and Applied Arts Scholarship

Women studying technical or applied arts roles within cultural industries where they are often underrepresented in their field can apply.

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Persons Case Scholarship

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

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:
9th Floor, 10405 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R7

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