Post-Secondary
Scholarships
The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment is proud to be offering five $2,000 entrance scholarships and one $5,000 STEM scholarship to young woman entering their first year of college or university in September 2025. ​
#1. Ted Rogers Entrance Scholarship | Value: $2,000
To be eligible, you must:
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Be a female-identifying student entering your first year of college, university, or trade school in September 2025.
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Have attended a Jean Augustine Centre program, camp or major event between September 2023 and June 2025.
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How to Apply:
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Register for the spring program of your choosing below.
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Click "Apply Here" and fill out the application form.
#2. CIBC x JAC STEM Scholarship | Value: $5,000
To be eligible, you must: ​
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Be a female-identifying student entering your first year of college/university in a Science, Technology, Math or Engineering program in September 2025.
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Attend programs and/or drop-in workshops for a minimum of eight sessions at the Jean Augustine Centre this Spring. To allow flexibility, you can attend programs or workshops in any combination to meet the minimum attendance for eligibility.​​
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Write a one-page application letter this June​​
How to Apply:
1. Click the button below and select the program or drop-in workshops that interest you. All programs are FREE.
2. Select "Yes, tell me more!" under the CIBC Scholarship question. Submit your registration form.
Frequently Asked Questions
CIBC x JAC STEM Scholarship
Can I apply for this scholarship even if I'm not studying a STEM subject OR I'm already enrolled in a college/university program prior to September 2025?
Unfortunately, the CIBC scholarship is only open to young women entering their first year in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math program at college or university in September 2025.
What if I'm not able to attend all sessions of the program(s) I signed up for?
To qualify for the scholarship, you must attend a minimum of eight 1.5 hour sessions of programming between March 24 and June 20. This can be a combination of six-week programs or individual workshops. See our registration page for the current programs that are available. New workshops will be added, so check back often!
What information needs to be included in the application letter?
In June, we will reach out to eligible participants requesting the letter. The letter should express your goals and aspirations for your degree and how this scholarship will help you. Also please include how you felt about your experience at the Jean Augustine Centre and what you will take with you from being part of this community.
If I'm awarded the scholarship, when can I expect to be notified?
If you're selected as the recipient of the scholarship, you will be notified within 4-6 weeks of the end of the second spring session on June 20.
How many STEM scholarships are available?
Only one STEM scholarship is available.
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