Every Woman Can:The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary by Calgary Foundation 2026

As an outspoken voice for the advancement and equality of women, Dr. Maria Eriksen was a social advocate involved with various initiatives since the women’s movement began in the 1970s. Her most recent project was tackling a huge issue facing Alberta’s immigrants, obtaining the Canadian accreditation or training they require in order to become fully employed in their field.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 15, 2026
• Value$2,000
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorCalgary Foundation
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Five bursaries valued at $2,000 each, applied directly to tuition.

Requirements

Applicant must:

• Be an immigrant woman (Canadian citizen or permanent resident) residing in Alberta.
• Be attending school in order to return to her pre-immigration field of work.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution for the upcoming Fall.

Please note: only applicants who worked in their home country pre-immigration and are returning to this field of work are eligible to apply for this bursary. Applicants must have been employed in a specific field of work (beyond a high school diploma or equivalency).

Application Deadline

June 15, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Calgary Foundation on www.grantinterface.ca to apply

For more details, visit Calgary Foundation Scholarship webpage