Calgary Foundation · Regional
Every Woman Can: The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary
About this award
Get $2,000 for tuition if you are an immigrant woman in Alberta returning to your pre-immigration professional field — apply by June 15, 2026.
You can receive one of five bursaries valued at $2,000 each. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an immigrant woman who had a professional career in your home country and are now taking training to get back into that same field in Canada. You must apply by June 15, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to tuition. Confirm with your school's financial office how this credit appears on your account so you can plan your payments. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Resident of AB — provincial eligibility
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by Jun 15, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about being low-income.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the $2,000 fills a gap in their tuition costs.
List your monthly expenses and specific tuition balance to prove the need.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a former employer or professional colleague from their home country who can verify their previous expertise in their field.
Get a letter that confirms your specific job title and duties.