From the CFUW Charitable Trust

CFUW Memorial Fellowship 2017-2018
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 […]

CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards 2017-2018
CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards (4 @ $5,000 each) Total Value: $20,000 Two (2) awards at the masters level and two (2) for doctoral level study. Dr. Alice E. Wilson (1881-1964), CFUW member, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the first woman to hold a professional position at the Geological Survey of Canada won the 1926 CFUW Travelling Fellowship. Awarded to mature students returning to graduate studies in any field after at least three years. Four winners for the Academic Year 2017-2018 Four winners for the Academic Year 2017-2018 ROCHELLE JOHNSON B.N., […]
CFUW Charitable Trust Fundraiser “Day at the Theatre”
Annual CFUW Charitable Trust Fundraiser, “Day at the Theatre” Sets New Record A new attendance record was set again in 2016 with the 5th CFUW Charitable Trust fundraiser “Day at the Theatre”. One hundred and thirty-six (136) friends and members purchased tickets to attend “Me and my Girl” held at the Shaw Festival Theatre and raising approximately $1700 for the Trust. Thank you to all members who joined the outing and a special thank you to Valerie Hume who organized the publicity and led the support from CFUW Aurora/Newmarket even while she joined the snowbirds in Florida. Activities like this CFUW […]
UWCV Fundraising Initiatives
100th Anniversary Fundraising Initiatives in 2016 Two UWCV fundraising initiatives in 2016 were sales of Emergency Preparedness Kits and Art Cards. University Womens Club of Vancouver Art Cards – 100th Anniversary Scholarship Fundraiser University Women’s Club of Vancouver raising funds for the CFUW 100th Anniversary Scholarship Project. University Women’s Club of Vancouver raising funds for the CFUW 100th Anniversary Scholarship Project. University Women’s Club of Vancouver raising funds for the CFUW 100th Anniversary Scholarship Project.
CFUW Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
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. 2016-2017 Winner: JAMIE ROTHENBURGER 2016-2017 Winner: JAMIE ROTHENBURGER D.V.M., 2010, University of Saskatchewan Master […]
CFUW Beverley Jackson Fellowship 2016-2017
2016-2017 Winner: MICHELLE DUNCANSON 2016-2017 Winner: MICHELLE DUNCANSON B.Sc. Physical Therapy, 1993, McGill University M.Ed., 2008, Brock University Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science, 2014-2018, University of Toronto Post-secondary education (PSE) credentials lay the foundation for future employment opportunities and narrow the wage gap for people with disabilities; however, they make up only a small proportion of those attending PSE and face barriers and discrimination in access. Michelle’s research will examine how the intersecting social identities of gender and disability influence PSE transition experience of men and women with physical disabilities. Exploring gender and disability specific transition experiences is important to help identify and reduce disability and gender related […]
CFUW Margaret Dale Philp Award 2016-2017 Winner
2016-2017 Winner: VIVIAN HUANG 2016-2017 Winner: VIVIAN HUANG B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology, 2013, University of Calgary M.A. Psychology, 2016, Ryerson University Ph.D. Psychology, 2016-2020, Ryerson University Vivian’s research examines the influence of cultural factors on the overall well-being of older Chinese immigrants in Canada. With an expanding aging population and a growing Chinese Canadian population, this research enhances our understandings of the relationship between cultural practices, acculturation, and well-being among older adults in the Chinese community, as well as the importance of cultural influence in the aging process.
CFUW Elizabeth & Rachel Massey Award 2016-2017
CFUW Elizabeth & Rachel Massey Award 2016-2017 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. 2016-2017 Winner: ELIZABETH MACISAAC 2016-2017 Winner: ELIZABETH MACISAAC B.Mus., 1984, University of Victoria M.A Studies in Musicology, 1989, University of Victoria Doctor of Musical Arts in […]