Every Woman Can: The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary
$ 2,000
$2,000 each, applied directly to tuition
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Calgary Foundation · Regional
Every Woman Can: The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 17, 2026
$2,000
Total value
Jun 15
Deadline
Applications are closed for this cycle
Applications are not open right now (they last closed Jun 15, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Apr 17, 2026.
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About this award
$2,000 for immigrant women in Alberta returning to their pre-immigration professional field — apply by June 15, 2026.
You can receive one of five bursaries valued at $2,000 each. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The funds are applied directly to your tuition. This is for you if you are an immigrant woman living in Alberta who is returning to the professional field you worked in before moving to Canada. You must apply by June 15, 2026. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their application portal. 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 your tuition at your school. Confirm with Calgary Foundation during your application if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it is a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- 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 June 15, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Professional History
The biggest mistake is providing a vague summary of your past work.
Strategy
Winners instead provide a detailed map of their pre-immigration employment to prove they are returning to a specific professional field.
Strategy
List your previous job titles and duties clearly.
Financial Need
Many applicants simply state they need money.
Strategy
Winners provide a clear, documented picture of their current financial gaps and how this $2,000 will specifically remove a barrier to their accreditation.
Strategy
Be precise about your costs.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on June 15, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident.
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