Scholarship Value $1,500

Number of Scholarships 1

Description

Focus

The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award supports graduate students who are actively working to strengthen leadership in business, with a particular emphasis on advancing women into leadership roles. It recognizes practical and scholarly efforts that improve workplace leadership practices and outcomes for women. The award is intended to encourage continued work and leadership that creates measurable improvement in business environments.

Key takeaways

• Supports students working to improve leadership in business.
• Emphasis on advancing women into leadership positions.
• Recognizes practical and/or research-based contributions to workplace improvement.

History of the

Award

Origin and purpose

The award was created in memory of Kathryn Huget to honor her leadership in business and her long-standing advocacy for the role of women in the workplace. It preserves her legacy by funding students who pursue work that aligns with her commitment to gender equity in business leadership. The award serves both as a memorial and as a practical investment in the next generation of leaders.

Key takeaways

• Established in memory of Kathryn Huget.
• Honors her advocacy for women in the workplace.
• Aims to continue her legacy through student support.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Applicants must be graduate-level students (Master’s or PhD) enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a Canadian student visa. Preference is given to candidates studying relevant fields (organizational behaviour, business administration, business and commerce, sociology, or psychology) and to women who are currently serving in leadership roles.

Key takeaways

• Open to Master’s and PhD students at Canadian institutions.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a Canadian student visa.
• Preference for certain fields of study and for women in leadership roles.

Application

Requirements

Materials required

Applicants must provide a concise summary of their involvement in business and leadership, explaining how their work contributes to improving the workplace for women. In addition, one letter of reference from a business contact is required. These materials are used to assess the applicant’s demonstrated leadership and the prospective impact of their work on advancing women in business.

Key takeaways

• Submit a summary describing leadership activities and impact on women in the workplace.
• Provide one business reference letter.
• Materials should demonstrate measurable or clearly articulated contributions to advancing women in leadership.

Award

Value

Amount and application

The award consists of a single payment of approximately $1,500, which is applied directly to the recipient’s tuition. Only one award is made in each cycle. The funding is intended to offset graduate tuition costs while the recipient continues their leadership work.

Key takeaways

• One award of approximately $1,500.
• Funds are applied directly to tuition.
• Typically awarded to a single recipient per cycle.

Application

Timeline

Deadlines and preparation

Specific application deadlines and the review schedule are set by the administering institution and may vary from year to year. Prospective applicants should consult the relevant graduate office or scholarship administrator for current dates and submission procedures. As general preparation, request reference letters several weeks in advance and compile the required summary well before the stated deadline.

Key takeaways

• Deadlines vary—check the awarding institution for current dates.
• Contact the graduate office or scholarship administrator for submission instructions.
• Prepare materials and request references several weeks ahead of the deadline.