NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Scholarships Will Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women Achieving the Right to Vote and Hold Public Office

On May 7, the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, announced $100,000 for a scholarship program commemorating the 100th anniversary of women achieving the right to vote and hold public office.

The right to vote and hold public office is not just a privilege, it is a responsibility. It is a call to action and a reminder that democracy flourishes when all voices are included and when every individual has a seat at the table. Regardless of background, race, or circumstance, every woman, girl and gender-diverse person can lead, vote and be heard.

This scholarship program is designed to support the leadership development and/or post-secondary goals of young women in grades 10-12 throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

One hundred, one-time disbursements of $1,000 will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• Community contributions and leadership potential
• Demonstrated passion or initiative for leadership in school and the community
• Academic performance

The program will be administered by the Office of Women and Gender Equality in partnership with the Department of Education and scholarships will be distributed throughout urban, rural and remote areas, in each region of the province, based on applications received.

Program information and the official application process can be found here. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025, with the scholarships to be awarded in January 2026.

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"The Office of Women and Gender Equality is proud to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women achieving the right to vote and hold public office, by supporting emerging leaders in our communities. Through these scholarships, we honour the trailblazers of the past and invest in the voices helping to shape a more equitable future."

Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality

"These scholarships are an excellent opportunity to empower young women throughout the province to further their post-secondary education or receive leadership development. I encourage high school students to apply as we mark the historic 100th anniversary of women achieving the right to vote in our province."

Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education

Learn more

• Office of Women and Gender Equality
• Education