Published: 23 Apr 2024 405 views
As an outspoken voice for the advancement and equality of women, Dr. Maria Eriksen was a social advocate involved with various initiatives since the women’s movement began in the 1970s. Her most recent project was tackling a huge issue facing Alberta’s immigrants—obtaining the Canadian accreditation or training they require in order to become fully employed in their field. 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. 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.
Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, the University of Lethbridge is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and leading research institutions. We are one of Alberta's four comprehensive academic and research universities. Our motto, Fiat Lux – let there be light – refers to the illumination that comes from research and learning.
Five bursaries at $2,000 each, applied directly to tuition.
Applicants must:
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).
