FINCAD established the annual FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship to encourage and support outstanding women in the field of finance to pursue graduate-level studies.
The Women in Finance Scholarship is aimed at encouraging and supporting talented women in the field of finance, particularly those pursuing careers in financial asset management, market risk management and derivatives finance within the capital markets.
Every year, an award of US$20,000 is given to one eligible woman to help support graduate-level studies in Finance, with 50% of the award being paid directly to the winner and the remaining 50% being paid to the educational institution to directly assist with tuition.
Applications are welcomed from female citizens of all countries who are enrolled in a post-graduate program (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Finance at an accredited university. To be eligible for the 2022 scholarship, you must be enrolled and attend the program on a full-time basis during the 2022 – 2023 academic year.
Host Institution(s):
Any accredited University
Level/Field(s) of study:
Graduate-level program in Finance with an emphasis on finance, particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Women of any age and citizenship
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship is an award of US$20,000 with 50% of the award being paid directly to the winner and the remaining 50% being paid to the educational institution to directly assist with tuition.
Eligibility for the FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship:
Applications are welcomed from female citizens of all countries who are enrolled in a post-graduate program at a university accredited by the national or international body approved for that purpose in the country where the university is situated. You must be enrolled and attending the program on a full-time basis during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Application instructions:
Applications are currently closed.
Applications are done online. Deadline for applications is 30 June 2021.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://fincad.com/about#women-in-finance