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Algonquin College
Number of Bursaries: 1 or 2
Leacross Foundation Bursary for Women in STEM
Applicants: Awarded to female students in second semester studying in an under-represented field for women such as police foundations, paramedic, building construction, carpentry and millwork.
Students much have a minimum B average.
Leacross Foundation Bursary
Bursaries available.
Canadian Museum of Nature Foundation
As of Fall/Winter 2023, funding has been provided to The Canadian Museum of Nature Foundation (Nature Foundation) for the Canadian Museum of Nature to hire three students in STEM who identify as female – providing them with the opportunity to obtain high-quality professional experiences in natural history collections management over a 16-week term.
Dalhousie University – Faculty of Computer Science – WeAreAllCS Initiative
The Leacross Foundation provides funding to the Computer Science Faculty’s WeAreAllCS initiative. The Leacross Leadership Program for female-identifying students was established in 2020 to increase diversity in computer science through the attraction and progression of female-identifying students. Following the success of the Leacross Leadership Program for female-identifying students, the Faculty of Computer Science is using this model to increase supports for students from other groups that have been historically underrepresented in computing.
Toronto Metropolitan University
Women in STEM Summer Internship Program at iBEST
Applicants: Awarded to female-identifying undergraduate students from the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science as a means of support in community and education, and encouraging the endeavours for women in science. The four Research Assistants will be trained and mentored in complex, state-of-the-art, exciting and dynamic environments, providing them with invaluable trainee experience, including opportunities to explore, practice and hone their disciplinary skills.
Leacross Foundation Women in STEM competition page
iBEST Opportunities
Online Application
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Parkinson Canada
Applicants: Funding was specifically allocated to a woman graduate student working in research at a Canadian University. This year, Tamara Shomali is being funded by Leacross Foundation.
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Rotman Business School – University of Toronto
Number of Bursaries: 2 or 3
Applicants: Female students who have demonstrated leadership and interest in under-represented careers for women such as manufacturing, construction, technology or engineering.
Nature of Course: Recipients will be attending Rotman Business School to receive their MBAs either in a-part time or-full time capacity
Calendar Timing: Applications are received from January to March of the calendar year to start school in September.
Application Process: Submissions are reviewed by staff at Rotman Business School, and possible candidates are then expected to have a face to face interview with staff from the Leacross Foundation. Please contact Admissions for more information.
Students on Ice
Number of Bursaries: 5
Applicants: Females from ages 14-18
Calendar timing: Applications are received by Students on Ice depending on dates of travel. They usually accept submissions between January – March of the calendar year.
Application Process: Staff at Students on Ice review submissions, and a short list is then reviewed by staff at the Leacross Foundation. Chosen applicants are contacted by staff from the Leacross Foundation.
The Leacross Foundation supports five girls who want to participate in Students on Ice voyages going to the Arctic or the Antarctic. Students must be between 14-18 years of age and have the capacity to learn, to engage and become community leaders.
Biomedical Engineering for Women at the Ottawa Heart Institute
Number of Paid Internships: 2
Applicants: Two women in undergraduate or graduate biomedical engineering programs.
Calendar Timing: Applications are reviewed by staff at the Ottawa Heart Institute prior to the May to September internships of each calendar year.
Nature of experience: Interns will have hands on opportunities to work in the Ottawa heart Institute training with experienced staff in many areas of the research hospital. Opportunities for witnessing surgeries and engagement with key technologies allow participants to go beyond theoretical applications.
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