2026 Emera NL Scholarship in partnership with STEMforGIRLS

Job summary

The recipient will be expected to pursue studies in Electronics Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Powerline Technician programs. The scholarship supports students who demonstrate values of safety, teamwork, leadership, and financial need.

Job details

Overview The Emera NL Scholarship, offered in partnership with STEMforGIRLS, offers one (1) non-renewable award to a woman* entering into their first year of the Electronics Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (Power & Controls), or Powerline Technician programs. Criteria Applicants must be: A permanent residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, with preference given to candidates from the Western region. A woman* who has received formal acceptance and is entering the first year of Electronics Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (Power & Controls), or Powerline Technician programs Preference will also be given to students who have demonstrated the values of safety and health, teamwork, leadership, dignity, and respect, as well as those who have demonstrated financial need. Application Requirements Applicants are required to submit: Your resume A minimum of one (1) reference letter Proof of enrolment at your chosen post secondary institution A short essay*, max of 500 words *Essay: This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and tell us why you deserve a scholarship. Your essay could include examples of how you demonstrated skills relating to teamwork, communication, leadership, dignity, and respect. It should demonstrate your interest in your selected program and convey what receipt of the scholarship would mean to you. Deadline to submit – October 15, 2026 Questions – Questions can be submitted via email to danielle.boutilier@emrera.com. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. *Equiforce’s definition of “Women” refers to anyone who identifies as a woman and explicitly includes not only cis women but also trans women, anyone who identifies as non-binary, nonconforming and/or gender fluid; and anyone, irrespective of assigned gender at birth, gender identity and gender expression, who has experienced or is subject to experiencing discrimination based on identifying as a woman and/or being identified by others as a woman.

What you’ll do

The recipient will be expected to pursue studies in Electronics Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Powerline Technician programs. The scholarship supports students who demonstrate values of safety, teamwork, leadership, and financial need.

Requirements

Applicants must be women residing in Newfoundland and Labrador who have been accepted into specific technical programs. Requirements include submitting a resume, a reference letter, proof of enrollment, and a short essay.

Benefits

• Scholarship award

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Communication
• Safety
• Health
• Dignity
• Respect
• Systems Engineering
• Electronics
• Renewable Energy

Job areas

• Education
• Engineering
• Energy
• Trades
• Unclassified
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation