Calgary Foundation · Regional
The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award
About this award
Get approximately $1,500 for your tuition if you are a Master's or PhD student improving women's leadership in business — apply by June 15, 2026.
You can receive one award valued at approximately $1,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a leader in the business world who is actively working to advance women into leadership roles. You must apply by June 15, 2026. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through their 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. Confirm with your school's financial office how this credit will appear on 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 or renewable award and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen — citizenship requirement
- Graduate — study level
- Studying organizational behaviour, business administration, business and commerce, sociology, psychology — field of study
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.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
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 listing titles without results.
Winners instead describe exactly how they improved the workplace for women.
Give a concrete example of a policy you changed or a person you mentored.
Many students provide a generic academic reference.
Winners provide a strong letter from a business reference who can vouch for their actual leadership in a professional setting.
Focus your summary on the intersection of business and gender equity.