The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award 2026 supports outstanding PhD students in Canada, including those studying at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The Calgary Foundation funds this award to recognize students who actively work to improve business leadership and who promote the advancement of women in leadership roles.

About the Kathryn Huget Leadership Award

The Calgary Foundation established the Kathryn Huget Leadership Award in memory of Kathryn Huget to honor her leadership in business and her strong advocacy for women in the workplace.

The award supports graduate students who demonstrate leadership in business-related fields and who actively contribute to improving workplace environments for women.

Students apply through their respective Canadian universities, including the University of British Columbia, and the selection committee evaluates candidates based on leadership experience, academic standing, and commitment to advancing gender equity in leadership.

The award remains open to both Canadian and international students studying at eligible Canadian institutions, depending on university eligibility rules.

Why Choose The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award?

This award helps you pursue graduate studies in Canada while recognizing your leadership impact in business and social change.

You gain financial support while strengthening your role as a future leader who promotes gender equality in professional environments.

It also connects you to a broader network of scholars and professionals focused on improving organizational leadership and workplace diversity.

Kathryn Huget Leadership Award Summary

  • Host Country: Canada
  • Host University: University of British Columbia (and other Canadian institutions)
  • Scholarship Name: Kathryn Huget Leadership Award
  • Study Level: PhD
  • Funding Organization: Calgary Foundation
  • Scholarship Type: Merit-based leadership award
  • Value: Approximately $1,500 CAD applied to tuition
  • Eligible Fields: Business administration, organizational behaviour, sociology, psychology, business, and commerce
  • Eligible Applicants: Graduate students in Canada
  • Selection Basis: Leadership in business and commitment to advancing women in leadership roles
  • Application Deadline: June 15, 2026

Scholarship Benefits

The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award provides:

  • Approximately $1,500 financial support is applied directly to tuition
  • Recognition of leadership in business and organizational development
  • Encouragement for advancing women in leadership roles
  • Support for graduate-level academic and professional growth
  • Motivation to engage in leadership-focused research and initiatives

Eligibility Criteria

You qualify for the Kathryn Huget Leadership Award if you:

  • Study at the PhD level at a Canadian post-secondary institution
  • Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid Canadian student visa
  • Study in or are related to fields such as:
    • Business administration
    • Organizational behaviour
    • Business and commerce
    • Sociology
    • Psychology
  • Demonstrate leadership involvement in business or organizational settings
  • Actively work to improve women’s advancement in leadership roles
  • Preferably identify as a woman in a leadership position
  • Submit a strong reference from a business or professional contact

Required Documents

You must prepare the following documents:

  • Completed the award application form via the Calgary Foundation portal
  • Academic transcripts
  • Statement describing leadership experience
  • Written explanation of efforts to improve women’s leadership in business
  • One business or professional reference letter
  • Proof of enrollment in a Canadian graduate program
  • Any additional documents required by your institution

Application Process & Timeline

You apply through your university or directly via the Calgary Foundation student awards system.

Follow these steps:

  1. You confirm eligibility at your Canadian university (such as UBC).
  2. You access the Calgary Foundation Student Awards portal.
  3. You complete and submit your application before the deadline.
  4. You provide leadership statements and required documents.
  5. The selection committee reviews applications based on leadership and academic merit.
  6. The foundation awards the scholarship to the selected graduate student.