STAC is proud to announce the 2026 Women of STAC Education Bursary Fund recipients: Krystal Hyde of Rigarus Construction Inc. and Lily Yin of Telus.
Krystal and Lily have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their professional growth in the telecommunications industry. Their commitment to advancing their careers and contributing to the sector’s continued success is truly inspiring. We are thrilled to support them as they take the next steps in their professional journeys!
The Women of STAC Education Bursary Fund is awarded annually to select recipients in the telecommunications sector to provide financial support that can help enable women in their pursuit of training, education, or other professional development opportunities. In addition to monetary support, bursary recipients receive an invitation to participate in the annual STAC conference, where they can engage in valuable learning and networking opportunities.
First awarded in 2020, the bursary is made possible each year through contributions by the Canadian Telecommunications Association and other supporting companies. This year, the fund was solely supported by the Canadian Telecommunications Association, continuing its mission to foster growth and professional development for women in telecom.
Over the past five years, the Women of STAC Bursary has provided more than $25,000 to women across the Canadian telecommunications and tower industries to help further their educational pursuits and careers.
The Women of STAC Committee was founded in 2018 with the goal of encouraging and supporting women in their career advancement within the telecommunications and related industries in Canada. It strives to fill training, mentoring, and networking gaps, ensuring more opportunities for women to succeed in the field.
The Women of STAC Committee continues to seek opportunities to grow the Bursary Fund, with the aim of expanding its impact and supporting even more women in the industry.
For more information, to get involved with the Women of STAC Committee, or to inquire about contributing to the Women of STAC Bursary Fund, please contact Isabela Jimenez at [email protected].