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Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women is happy to announce the new Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program to assist women and gender-diverse Albertans to pursue fulfilling careers. The program will provide more opportunities for under-represented Albertans to apply their talents in a wide range of pursuits – from science, technology and trades to the arts – helping to build the workforce of the future in Alberta.

The Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program is now accepting applications from students eager to make a difference in their communities.

The scholarship program consists of two funding streams:

1. Women in STEM Award stream – open to women under 30 years of age pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and;
2. The Persons Case Scholarship stream – for anyone pursuing studies to advance gender equality.

The first intake deadline for the scholarship is February 21, 2021.

To view the complete scholarship criteria and to apply, visit the program website.