The Annual Women in Defence and Security Scholarship fund awards up to $10,000 annually to outstanding women who are pursuing careers related to Canada’s defence and security. WiDS also partners with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) to offer the annual WiDS & CGAI Fellowship. Recipients receive mentorship, work and research/analysis opportunities with CGAI, as well as access to CGAI publications and resources.

Applicants must:

• Must be enrolled at an accredited Canadian university or college, either full-time or part-time in the school year
• Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to Canada’s defence or security
• Have a minimum grade point average of 70%
• Provide evidence of community, education or professional leadership
• Self-identify as a woman
• Be a citizen of Canada