ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship

ESET Canada Inc.

Win one of three $5,000 scholarships for women in STEM or cybersecurity.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 24, 2026

Total value

$5,000

Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Level

High school, College, Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

Applications are closed for this cycle

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What you will need

Completed online application form
Essay
Required documentation (listed in the full scholarship terms & conditions)

About this award

You can win one of three $5,000 scholarships, totaling $15,000 in awards. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a woman pursuing a career in digital defense and want to help close the gender gap in the cybersecurity industry. You must apply by April 8, 2026. ESET Canada Inc. will notify recipients directly, and a public announcement will follow shortly after. A panel of cybersecurity and industry experts reviews all anonymized applications to choose the winners. Selection criteria aren't published — ask ESET Canada Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask ESET Canada Inc. during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with ESET Canada Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

This scholarship is for women. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university, majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or cybersecurity-related fields. Applications are open nationwide in Canada, and you may submit your response in either English or French.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to high school, college or undergraduate students
Studying STEM or cybersecurity related fields

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
This round closed on April 8, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

EssayAvoid writing a generic summary of your grades. Instead, focus your essay on how you intend to shape the future of digital defense. Describe a specific problem in cybersecurity you want to solve.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the alumni network. Instead, research the Women in Cyber (WIC — a mentorship program for past and current scholars) Alumni Mentorship Program. Mentioning your interest in this community shows you are looking for long-term growth.
RealismAvoid assuming that being in a STEM program guarantees a win. Instead, remember that only three awards are given from a nationwide pool of applicants. Apply early to ensure your documentation is complete.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on April 8, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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