Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grants for Women Graduate Students
Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grants for Women Graduate Students support women’s graduate studies in Canada, preparing them for careers that improve women’s lives.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | January 31, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $8,500 per grant for studies in the following May–April academic year; multiple grants awarded annually
Summary: Soroptimist Foundation of Canada supports women pursuing graduate studies in Canada leading to careers that improve women’s lives.
Key Information: Applicants must commit to working in Canada for at least two years after graduation.
Description
The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada annually offers multiple grants to women pursuing graduate education in Canada. Listed by UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the program supports university studies that prepare recipients for careers improving the quality of women’s lives. Applicants must connect their course of study and career plans to this purpose, demonstrate financial need, and contribute to their communities through volunteer service.
Relevant career paths include medical services, legal counselling and assistance, counselling mature women entering or re-entering the labour market, and supporting women in crisis. Other examples include counselling and training women for non-traditional employment and positions in women’s centres. These examples are illustrative rather than an exhaustive list of eligible careers.
