iWIST Scholarships

for women studying STEM fields on Vancouver Island

made possible with support from:

(2024 - 2026 awards sponsor)

   (2026 award co-sponsor)   

iWIST launched its new scholarship program in 2024 to support women exploring a career in STEM through their studies

You must have completed at least one year of post-secondary study leading to a degree, diploma or certificate in a STEM field (undergraduate degree courses must be primary STEM), including post-graduate students.

You must identify as a woman

You must reside on Vancouver Island

You have shown perseverance and dedication to a field where women are in the minority

You must be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to a future career in a STEM field

Preferred that you are available to accept the award in person at an iWIST event

Are you Eligible?

Would you like to support our scholarship program?

iWIST welcome support from local organizations, either for funding the iWIST scholarship program, or by volunteering to join our adjudication team.

email scholarship@iwist.ca with your enquiries