The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a Canadian student visa
• ✓ Proof of enrollment in a Master's or PhD program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
• ✓ A summary of your involvement in business and leadership
• ✓ An explanation of how you are working to improve the business workplace for women
• ✓ One letter from a business reference
• ✓ Leadership experience

About this award

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 graduate student dedicated to improving leadership in business and advancing the role of women in the workplace. Applications closed on June 15, 2026. Ask Calgary Foundation whether it will run again and when the next deadline falls. Also ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an 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. Confirm with Calgary Foundation during your application if there are any other specific payment steps you need to follow. 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.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a Canadian student visa. You must be studying at the Master's or PhD level at a Canadian post-secondary institution. While any field is eligible, the funder prefers students studying organizational behaviour, business administration, business and commerce, sociology, or psychology. Preference is given to women who are currently in leadership roles.

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, permanent resident or international student
• ✓ Open to graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Alberta

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   This round closed on June 15, 2026

   Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• LeadershipAvoid listing your titles without explaining your impact. Instead, describe exactly how you improved the workplace for women and provide concrete examples of your leadership. Detail your specific contributions to the advancement of women in business.
• ReferencesAvoid providing a generic academic reference. Instead, secure a strong letter from a business reference who can vouch for your professional leadership skills. Ensure your referee speaks directly to your influence in a business setting.
• StrategyAvoid writing a general summary of your resume. Instead, connect your personal goals to the legacy of Kathryn Huget by focusing on the intersection of business leadership and gender equity.
• RealismAvoid assuming a graduate degree automatically makes you a leader. Instead, prove your leadership through external business involvement and documented advocacy for women in the workplace.

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