McElhanney Women in Engineering Scholarship
In recognition of the contributions of people who identify as women at McElhanney, this scholarship is designed to inspire and celebrate future leaders in Engineering and Engineering Technology disciplines while upholding our unwavering commitment to creating opportunities where women have equal opportunity to grow their careers. The ideal candidate has demonstrated strong leadership within their community and is currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate or graduate program and has a passion for a career in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline that applies to McElhanney. Selected recipient who are completing an education program (see applicable programs below) are awarded up to $5,000 to use toward tuition, textbooks, supplies, and living expenses (on-campus accommodations), as well as providing a direct internship opportunity. One recipient will be selected for this scholarship. We strongly encourage applications from students of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and other equity-deserving groups. McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that come from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.
McElhanney Women in Engineering Scholarship will be open for applications from September 15th to November 30th, 2026. In addition to the scholarship, candidates are encouraged to apply for opportunities to join McElhanney as either an intern or new graduate during our regular recruitment cycles (winter, summer, and fall), our internship communications at most post-secondary institutions, or as advertised on McElhanney’s website. Step 1: Select Your Career Path
Hands-on career training will be made available through full-time or internship opportunities, which are reserved for individuals who have an interest in one or more of the following career paths. In your application, please select your career path of interest (if you have more than one career path of interest, please rank them from most interested to least): Diploma or Bachelor's program with a focus on:
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Municipal Engineering
Materials Testing
Water Resources Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Management
Landscape Architecture
Planning
Structural Engineering
Sustainability
Electrical Engineering
Other McElhanney STEM-related fields
The career path you select should be aligned with the diploma or bachelor's education program you are currently enrolled in. For more information on McElhanney services in these areas, visit: www.mcelhanney.com/services/
Step 2: Confirm Your Eligibility To qualify for this scholarship, please ensure you meet the following criteria:
You are eligible to work in Canada for the intended duration of the offer/contract offered.
You self-identify as a woman in your personal statement.
You have a passion for advancing and promoting women and strive for equity in your respective community.
You have displayed a high level of resilience, determination, and creativity in overcoming any challenges.
You are enrolled in a diploma or degree program and have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education at an accredited Canadian institution that is in one of the mentioned career paths.
Seeking an internship opportunity while completing an education program in Engineering disciplines (see applicable programs above).
Step 3: Application Instructions A complete application must be submitted on or before the application deadline and will…