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Women in STEM Scholarship
Supports Alberta women pursuing studies in underrepresented STEM fields
Latest source updateLast Update: October 4, 2026Latest change: The Women in STEM Scholarship page now explicitly includes undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs and removes the exclusion for prior AWSN Women in STEM Scholarship recipients.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 4, 2026
Latest change: The Women in STEM Scholarship page now explicitly includes undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs and removes the exclusion for prior AWSN Women in STEM Scholarship recipients.
Women in STEM Scholarship eligibility expanded
The Women in STEM Scholarship eligibility section now explicitly says undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs are eligible. The previous exclusion for recipients of the Alberta Women’s Science Network (AWSN) Women in STEM Scholarship has been removed. The GATE account registration request form also now tells applicants to carefully review and verify all information before submitting.
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
October 30, 2026
Opened September 14, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Women in STEM Scholarship provides up to $2,500 per recipient to support women in Alberta pursuing post-secondary studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields where women are underrepresented. The program aims to advance gender equality and empowers eligible women to further their education in STEM disciplines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Post-secondary studies in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at an approved Alberta institution.
- Academic programs that contribute to advancing gender equality in STEM fields.
Documents Needed
- Proof of enrolment, including the official logo of the post-secondary institution and showing the current academic year and current term.
- Two references (2 separate PDFs).
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women.
- Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons.
- Residents of Alberta.
- Registered (full or part-time) students in an approved post-secondary institution located in Alberta, including Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training's Apprenticeship Education Program.
Who is not eligible
- High school students, even those who have been accepted into an upcoming STEM program, are not eligible to apply.
- Students registered in short-term, part-time continuing education courses are not eligible to apply.
- Students attending a post-secondary institution outside Alberta are not eligible to apply.
- Visa students are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Scholarship funds to support studies in an approved STEM program at an eligible Alberta post-secondary institution.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Priority given to candidates who have not already received the scholarship for women in STEM.
How to apply
- Read the Women in STEM Scholarship fact sheet.
- Once intake has opened, request a GATE Front Office account via the link to the request page.
- Prepare supporting documents and information to upload in GATE Front Office.
- Complete your application for funding in GATE Front Office.
Processing and Agreement
- Notifications are sent by email to the address provided in your GATE account.
- Notifications will be emailed approximately 3 months after the intake deadline.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- All decisions on scholarship applications are final and no appeals will be considered.
Additional information
- Intake for the 2025-26 academic year is open from September 15 to October 31, 2025.
- Previous recipients may reapply; however, priority is given to those who have not previously received the scholarship.
- Applicants may apply to multiple scholarships (Women in STEM, Persons Case, Women in Technical and Applied Arts), but can only receive one in the same calendar year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Women in STEM Scholarship Program
What is the Women in STEM Scholarship?
The Women in STEM Scholarship provides up to $2,500 per recipient to support women in Alberta pursuing post-secondary studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields where women are underrepresented. The program aims to advance gender equality and empowers eligible women to further their education in STEM disciplines.
How much funding can be received?
Women in STEM Scholarship Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 30, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Women in STEM Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Women in STEM Scholarship program, you must:
The applicant must identify as a woman.
Be enrolled in a post-secondary STEM program located in Alberta.
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person and a resident of Alberta.
What expenses are eligible under Women in STEM Scholarship?
Post-secondary studies in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at an approved Alberta institution.
Academic programs that contribute to advancing gender equality in STEM fields.
Who can I contact for more information about the Women in STEM Scholarship?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at cul.sw-scholarships@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Women in STEM Scholarship available?
The Women in STEM Scholarship program is available the province of Alberta.