Women in Technical and Applied Arts Scholarship

Overview

The Women in Technical and Applied Arts Scholarship supports women pursuing post-secondary education in technical roles within cultural industries, who are often underrepresented in these fields.

Funding

• $50,000 is available for this scholarship.
• 20 individuals will receive $2,500 each for their studies.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

• Identify as a woman.
• Be studying in technical roles for careers in cultural industries, in programs like audio or film production, game design, and more, where they are generally underrepresented.
  • See a list of examples of programs that fall under the criteria – note this list is non-exhaustive
• 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
• There is no age limit.
• Applicants can apply to the Women in STEM, Persons Case and Women in Technical and Applied Arts scholarships. However, they cannot be awarded multiple scholarships during the same calendar year.

Ineligible applicants

• High school students or below are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Visa students are not eligible.

How to apply

Request an account using the instructions below once the 2026 intake period reopens.

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. Request a GATE username and password during the scholarship's open intake period.

Once requested, your GATE username and password will be emailed to you within 2 business days.

Step 1. GATE user registration

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

Click on the "Request an account" button above. Do not send an email requesting a login.

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

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