Heather L. Main Scholarship (Women in Capital Markets) 2025

Overview of Heather L. Main Scholarship (Women in Capital Markets) 2025

The Heather L. Main Scholarship is designed for driven female students pursuing Bachelors or MBA degrees, specifically within Business Administration/Management or Law. Offered by VersaFi, this award seeks to empower women in the capital markets sector with significant financial support and career growth resources.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must identify as female and be enrolled full-time at participating Canadian institutions. Candidates should be in their initial year of a two-year MBA curriculum or the third year of a combined MBA/LL.B program. Essential qualifications feature a genuine passion for capital markets, superior academic performance, demonstrated leadership, and active community engagement. A mandatory four-month compensated summer internship is also required.

• Participating universities include:
  • DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
  • Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
  • Schulich School of Business, York University
  • Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Scholarship Benefits

The award package includes a cash prize of CAD 25,000 along with various professional development perks:

• Compensated summer placement at a top-tier investment dealer
• Leadership development sessions and/or executive coaching
• One-year mentorship engagement
• One-year VersaFi student membership

Application Process

Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials through their university’s admissions office during the autumn term. For additional information and to begin the application, please consult the official scholarship portal.

Application Deadline

The final date for submission is February 28, 2026. Applicants are advised to apply ahead of this date to guarantee review.