Published: 23 May 2024 297 views
The Every Woman Can: The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary supports professional development or technical training at an accredited institution to assist an individual’s successful transition to life in Canada. Dr. Eriksen was the founding chair of the Immigrant Access Fund Society of Alberta (now Windmill Microlending), a nonprofit organization that offers micro loans to internationally trained and educated immigrants to help overcome the financial barriers they face in becoming able to work in their field in Alberta.
Since 1955, Calgary Foundation has been nurturing a healthy, vibrant, giving and caring community. The Foundation facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long-term benefit of Calgary and area. In 2022-23, Calgary Foundation saw $112.5 million in new contributions, 55 new funds established, had an asset base of $1.3 billion and granted $61.4 million to 1,192 charitable organizations. It is the strategic partnerships with our generous fundholders and effective nonprofits that enable us to do great work and ... continue reading
Please note: only applicants who worked in their home country pre-immigration and are returning to this field of work are eligible to apply for this bursary. Applicants must have been employed in a specific field of work (beyond a high school diploma or equivalency).
