Master's Scholarship Award for Women in Economics and Finance

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Take a central role

The Bank values the contributions of women in economics and finance and awards scholarships to support women in these specializations. This scholarship award also:

promotes the pursuit of graduate studies in Economics and Finance among women at the undergraduate level or those who have completed an undergraduate degree proactively contributes to building a gender-balanced talent pool for the economics and finance professions in central banking

These $10,000 CAD scholarships are awarded to women specializing in economics and finance. In addition to the

award, successful candidates may be offered a work opportunity, with mentorship by a Bank employee. They may also be able to attend a learning event at the Bank related to central banking, economics or finance (e.g., lecture, conference, networking event).

Eligibility Criteria

Students in the final two years of an undergraduate program maintaining an average of 70 percent or higher, or

those who have completed an undergraduate degree with an overall average of 70 percent or higher can apply. To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident;
• Self-identify as a woman.

Note: Women currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Economics or Finance are not eligible to apply.