Women in Trades Scholarship

Applications for 2025 are now closed.

Eligibility & selection criteria

You can apply for this scholarship if:

• You identify as a woman;
• You are a Canadian, Australian or American citizen or permanent resident;
• You are enrolled in a post-secondary trades program or an applied apprenticeship program;
• You maintain satisfactory academic standing throughout your program;
• You have a plan for achieving your education and career goals;
• You are committed to updating TransAlta on your progress throughout your program; and
• You complete and provide the information as requested by TransAlta.

When selecting award recipients, the selection committee will consider the following criteria:

• The applicant is enrolled in a program of study or applied apprenticeship program that supports TransAlta’s operations;
• The applicant has sufficient academic success and career goals;
• The applicant may be a current student/intern at TransAlta;
• The applicant may be a dependent of a TransAlta employee; and
• The applicant’s essay content.

You will be required to submit a 500-word essay detailing one of the following topics: 

• What challenges have you faced as a woman pursuing a career in the trades, and how have you overcome them?
• What inspired you to pursue a career in the trades and what excites you about your trade?
• How do you see the future of women in trades evolving, and what advice would you give to other women considering a career in the trades?