2025-26 McElhanney Women in Engineering Scholarship

McElhanney; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm scholarship is available for women pursuing a degree in engineering or engineering technology. Recipients will receive up to $5,000 for tuition and living expenses, along with a mentorship and internship opportunity. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate their leadership and commitment to diversity in the field. Applications open September 15, 2025, and close November 2, 2025.

Benefits

Tuition Support: Up to $5,000 for education expenses

Mentorship Opportunity

Internship Opportunity

Qualifications

• You have a passion for advancing and promoting women and equity in your community.
• You have demonstrated resilience, determination, and creativity in overcoming challenges.
• You are enrolled in a diploma or degree program in one of the listed career paths.

Responsibilities

• Submit a scholarship application including a resume and personal statement.
• Participate in an internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

Education

Completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education

Job description

2025-26 McElhanney Women in Engineering Scholarship

Alberta, Canada

Overview

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm with over 1,400 staff in 33 locations, we provide shareholding options and a strong culture of teamwork, autonomy, career development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

McElhanney Women in Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes the contributions of people who identify as women at McElhanney. It aims to inspire and celebrate future women leaders in Engineering and Engineering Technology, while promoting equal opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate identifies as a woman, demonstrates strong leadership within their community, and is enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or graduate program with a passion for a career in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline applicable to McElhanney.

Selected recipient who is completing an education program is awarded up to $5,000 to use toward tuition, textbooks, supplies, and living expenses (on-campus accommodations) and includes a direct internship opportunity.

Important dates: Applications open September 15, 2025 and close November 2, 2025.

In addition to the scholarship, candidates are encouraged to apply for internship or new graduate opportunities during McElhanney’s regular recruitment cycles (winter, summer, and fall). Opportunities are promoted through campus communications at most post-secondary institutions and on McElhanney’s website.

One recipient will be selected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and other equity-deserving groups. McElhanney fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes all qualified candidates. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

Hands-on career training will be available through full-time or intern opportunities. In your application, please select your career path of interest (rank if you have more than one):

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Other McElhanney STEM-related fields

The career path should align with your current education program. For more information on McElhanney services, visit: www.mcelhanney.com/services/

Eligibility criteria:

• You have a passion for advancing and promoting women and equity in your community.
• You have demonstrated resilience, determination, and creativity in overcoming 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 in one of the listed career paths.
• You are seeking an internship opportunity while completing your education in Engineering disciplines (see applicable programs above).

Application Instructions

A complete application must be submitted on or before the deadline and include:

• An updated resume
• A personal statement of 1-2 pages addressing the following questions:
  • How have you promoted women and equity on your campus and in your community, and what impact have you had?
  • What challenges have you faced as a woman pursuing engineering, and how did you overcome them?
  • Why should you be selected for the scholarship?
  • How would this scholarship support your career plans?

When answering these questions, you may describe how your studies or future work in Engineering will contribute to advancing women in the industry, or provide any other information that elevates your candidacy.

The Perks

As the recipient, you will receive:

• Tuition Support: Up to $5,000 for tuition, textbooks, supplies, and living expenses (on-campus accommodations).
• Mentorship Opportunity: Pairing with an industry professional to discuss training, coaching, or career aspirations.
• Internship Opportunity: A paid internship aligned with your career plans and McElhanney's hiring needs. All scholarship applicants will be considered for current and upcoming McElhanney opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to apply on www.mcelhanney.com/careers
• Recognition on McElhanney’s website and social media channels.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture that respects diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal status, age, and people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this description resonates with you, apply even if you don’t meet all requirements. We want to learn about your unique contributions.

If this opportunity is for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more about our recognition as Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience. Our purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

McElhanney is aware of fraudulent job offers. McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. For fraud warning and privacy information, visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning.