To be eligible, an applicant must be:

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1. A female, (or identify as female).

2. A Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

3. An accepted registrant in a full-time graduate studies program (Master's or PhD) or professional program at a similar level (medicine, law) in an accredited Canadian university, at the time of the application deadline. Note: Their university must be a member of Universities Canada. A list of these universities can be found on their website https://www.univcan.ca. Note ineligible conditions: BA level studies, a medical residency program, attending a college that is not affiliated with a Canadian university.

4. Pursuing a course of studies which will lead to a career to improve the quality of women's lives.

5. Committed to working in Canada for at least two years after graduation.

6. Intending to use the award for academic studies in the academic year following receipt of award.

7. Contributing to their community through volunteer service.

8. In need of financial assistance.

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An applicant must meet all EIGHT requirements to qualify for a Soroptimist grant. An applicant may apply more than once, but will not be eligible to receive a second grant. Soroptimist members are not eligible, but family members may apply.

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An applicant may apply in either English or French.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS

 

Completed applications and ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (except references, which can be submitted directly to the Grants Manager) must be submitted TOGETHER in one PDF file and must be received starting November 1st and no later than January 31st to be considered. The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada does not grant extensions. The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada decision on completeness and eligibility, including time of receipt, is final. Only successful applicants will be notified, and transcripts must be submitted by those who are successful.

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If your permanent home address is WEST of the Manitoba/Ontario border, send applications to:

Western Canada
Grants Manager
Email:  grantsforwomen@soroptimistfoundation.ca 

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If your permanent home address is EAST of the Manitoba/Ontario border, send applications to:

Eastern Canada
Grants Manager
Email:  grantsforwomeneast@soroptimistfoundation.ca 

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To be considered, the application form and ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS must be submitted TOGETHER and must be received no later than November 1st and January 31st. The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada will not grant any extension. The Foundation's decision regarding completeness and eligibility, including the time of receipt, will be final. Only a notification will be sent to successful applicants, at which time they will be required to submit their transcripts.