Welcome to iWIST Scholarships
You already know your work will make a difference. Whether it’s developing vaccines or building ethical AI, you’re ready to apply your STEM education to make the world better. We want you to succeed. All iWIST scholarships support women and those who identify as women studying STEM full-time after their first year at a Vancouver Island post-secondary institution.
Our scholarship program is made possible through the generosity of our community.
From the dedication of our many volunteer adjudicators, to our headline sponsors for 2025, Redbrick and Shift, and all others who have helped fund, or dedicated time to making this program a success, we’re proud to offer cash scholarships that empower and elevate the next generation of STEM leaders.
Key Dates
Applications open
May 1, 2025
Applications close
June 15, 2025 at midnight
Award announcement
August 2025
Click on each scholarship below to learn more and discover why you might be the next recipient.
Scholarships Available
Angela Mitchell - Scholarship Recipient of 2024
Women in STEM Scholarship
Are you a second year or more student in STEM who exemplifies dedication, leadership, and the potential to make a meaningful impact in the world?
Tell us about the future you imagine!
Timing
Application opens
May 1, 2025.
Submission deadline
June 15, 2025.
Amount
$3,000
Woman of Impact Scholarship
Are you a woman studying in STEM ready to drive impactful change? Do you hope to balance professional purpose with profit, using your education to move forward?
Share your vision for the best balance.
Timing
Application opens
Submission deadline
May 1, 2025.
June 15, 2025.
Amount
$5,000
Woman of Innovation Scholarship
Are you a student in STEM who brings empathy, innovation, and inclusivity to the field of computer engineering or software development?
In a sector dominated by bias - show us the way.
Timing
Application opens
May 1, 2025.
Submission deadline
June 15, 2025.
Amount
$5,000
Get Involved!
Interested in being a volunteer adjudicator?
Contact us: scholarships@iwist.ca
Volunteer Adjudicators:
Educators and Corporate Partners:
Download posters here to promote and share the scholarship opportunities.
Questions?
Have questions? scholarships@iwist.ca.