Scholarship name: Mayor Andrée P. Boucher Memorial Scholarship

Sponsored by: Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Deadline: January 31, 2017

Potential payout: $4500

Eligibility restriction: Open to female students only, who are enrolled in a Canadian college or university. See the full eligibility criteria.

What’s required: A cover letter describing your involvement in campus or community activities related to women’s issues; a research paper of at least 1000 words related to women in politics; and two written references.

Tips: Check out the Women in Local Government page for inspiration.

Where to get info: http://www.fcm.ca/home/awards/mayor-andrée-p-boucher-memorial-scholarship.htm