Description

This grant program provides financial support to female graduate students in Canada whose academic pursuits are directly tied to improving the lives of women and girls. Funded by the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada and administered through the University of British Columbia, the award is intended for students whose studies will qualify them for careers in fields such as healthcare, legal advocacy, crisis counseling, employment support for women, training for non-traditional employment, and leadership within women’s organizations or community centers. The program aims to foster future leaders committed to advancing gender equity and social change in Canadian society.