Scholarship Overview

In support of our ongoing allyship with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, this scholarship is designed to celebrate and increase the visibility of talented 2SLGBTQIA+ students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) while upholding our unwavering commitment to creating opportunities where members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have equal opportunity to grow their careers. The ideal candidate has demonstrated strong leadership and exemplary allyship within and to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a passion for a STEM career that applies to McElhanney.

Selected recipients interested in completing a STEM education are awarded up to $5,000 to use toward tuition, textbooks, supplies, and living expenses (on-campus accommodations).

Applications for McElhanney’s Pride Scholarship are now closed. Check back in September 2024!

Candidates are also encouraged to apply for opportunities to join McElhanney as a co-op student or new graduate during our regular recruitment cycles (winter, summer, and fall), which will be advertised on McElhanney’s website and via most post-secondary institutions’ co-op communications.

What We Offer

As the recipient of McElhanney’s Pride Scholarship, you will receive:

Financial Support:

This scholarship offers up to $5,000 for tuition, textbooks, supplies, and living expenses (on-campus accommodations).

Industry Mentorship Opportunity:

Be paired with a McElhanney industry professional who will support you in achieving your professional goals. Together, you will discuss training, coaching, or career aspirations of interest to you.

Co-op / Internship Opportunity:

You will be awarded a paid co-op / internship that aligns with your career plans and McElhanney’s hiring needs. All scholarship applicants will be considered for current and upcoming McElhanney career opportunities. In addition, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to any opportunities directly at www.mcelhanney.com/careers.

Recognition:

We will share your efforts and accomplishments on McElhanney’s website and social media channels (great for your resume or portfolio).

McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that celebrates the successes of a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.