2017-2018 Award Winners

CFUW Linda Souter Humanities Award CFUW LINDA SOUTER HUMANITIES AWARD Value: $6,000 Inaugurated in 2015, the award is named to honour Linda Souter, the only Canadian member of CFUW that has served both as President of CFUW and Graduate Women International (formerly known as International Federation of University Women, IFUW). Awarded to a masters or doctoral student studying in the area of the Humanities. Generally, study in the Humanities is theoretical and does not involve empirical methodology. The Humanities could include the following: English Language and Literature, History, Languages Study, Classics, Philosophy, Film Studies, Communication Studies, and Culture Studies.   […]

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CFUW Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral Fellowship CFUW Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Value: $11,000 This fellowship, established in 1952, honours Margaret McWilliams, first CFUW President (1919-1923), who dedicated her life to furthering the status of women through improved access to higher education and the active involvement of women in public life. It is awarded to a woman who has completed at least one calendar year in a full-time doctoral program and is enrolled in full-time studies in Canada or abroad at the time of application. 2017-2018 Winner: LAURA JANE WEBER 2017-2018 Winner: LAURA JANE WEBER B.Sc. Bio-Medical Science (Honours), 2015, […]

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CFUW BOURSE GEORGETTE LEMOYNE AWARD CFUW BOURSE GEORGETTE LEMOYNE AWARD Value: $5,000 Georgette LeMoyne (1884-1975), was one of the first women to receive a university degree in French Canada. She devoted her life to the promotion of education and employment for women. It is for graduate study in any field at a Canadian university. The candidate must be studying in French and write the Statement of Intent (Section I) of the application in French.   2017-2018 Winner: ANNE-MARIE PILOTE 2017-2018 Winner: ANNE-MARIE PILOTE B.A. Communication, 2012, Université LavalM.A. Communication, 2014, Université LavalPh. D. Communication, 2015-2020, Université du Québec à Montréal […]

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Ruth Binnie Fellowship Ruth Binnie Fellowship 2017-2018 Value: $6,000 Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to education in home economics.  At the time of application, the applicant must be enrolled in Masters studies that focus on one or more aspect(s) of the field of Human Ecology, including Consumer and Family Sciences.   Special consideration will be given to those pursuing a postgraduate degree in education.   She may be studying abroad. The evolving studies in Human Ecology include: human nutrition, food science, housing/shelter and aesthetics, architecture, financial resource management, clothing and […]

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Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) Fellowship Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) Fellowship 2017-2018 Value: $6,000 The fellowship is open to candidates enrolled in studies in Human Ecology including Family and Consumer Sciences, at the masters or doctoral level.  The applicant must be accepted or enrolled in a post-graduate program in Canada at the time of application. The evolving studies in Human Ecology include: human nutrition, food science, housing/shelter and aesthetics, architecture, financial resource management, clothing and textiles, family relations, human sexuality, and human development.     2017-2018 Winner: ANDREA NORIEGA 2017-2018 Winner: ANDREA NORIEGA B.A. (Honours) Linguistics, 2010, Carleton UniversityM.A. […]

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CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards (2) Total Value: $12,000 One (1) award of $7,000 for doctoral level study and one (1) award of $5,000 for masters study. Commemorates the fourteen women students murdered at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. For graduate studies in any field. The applicant must justify the relevance of her work to women. Two Winners for the Academic Year 2017-2018   Two Winners for the Academic Year 2017-2018 Two Winners for the Academic Year 2017-2018 MAHRAZ PARVAND B.Sc. Biology, 2016, University of British ColumbiaM.Sc. Experimental Medicine, 2016-2018, University of British […]

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CFUW Elizabeth & Rachel Massey Award 2017-2018 CFUW Elizabeth & Rachel Massey Award Funded by the Massey Family                                       2017-2018 Value: $5,000 Established in 2006, in memory of Elizabeth Massey, a young lawyer and member of CFUW whose life was greatly enriched by her love of the creative arts.  For post-graduate studies in the visual arts/fine arts, such as painting or sculpture; or in music.  The award is tenable in Canada or abroad.   2017-2018 Winner: ANYA POGORELOVA 2017-2018 Winner: ANYA POGORELOVA B.Mus. (Honours), 2016, University of SaskatchewanM.Mus., 2016-2018, Georgia State University Anya Pogorelova is a conducting student at Georgia […]

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CFUW Memorial Fellowship CFUW Memorial Fellowship Value: $8,000 Honours those for whom the CFUW Charitable Trust receives memorial donations. At the time of application, the candidate must be enrolled in masters studies in science, mathematics or engineering. This fellowship is tenable in Canada or abroad.   2017-2018 Winner: SABRINA RONDEAU 2017-2018 Winner: SABRINA RONDEAU B.Sc. Biological and Ecological Science, 2016, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières M. Sc. Plant Biology (with thesis), 2016-2018, Université Laval Sabrina’s project focuses on the biological control of the varroa mite, a devastating parasite affecting domestic honeybees. Varroa is recognized for its role in the major decline […]

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