From the CFUW Charitable Trust

Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) Fellowship 2016-2017
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. 2016-2017 Winner: KATE SINCLAIR 2016-2017 Winner: KATE SINCLAIR Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition […]

CFUW Linda Souter Humanities Award 2016-2017
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. […]
CFUW Memorial Fellowship 2016-2017
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. 2016-2017 Winner: EMILY UNDERWOOD 2016-2017 Winner: EMILY UNDERWOOD B.Sc. Biological Science (Hons.), 2015, University of GuelphM.Sc. Medical Science, 2015-2017, University of Toronto Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, and the vast majority of cases are treated with anti-estrogen endocrine therapies. While these therapies significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer […]
CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards 2016-2017
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 2016-2017 Two Winners for the Academic Year 2016-2017 Two Winners for the Academic Year 2016-2017 JAYCEE SABAPATHY B.Mus, Music Theory and Composition, 2003, University of Calgary B.Comm., Strategy and Innovation, […]
CFUW Aboriginal Women’s Award (AWA) 2016-2017
CFUW Aboriginal Women’s Award (AWA) CFUW Aboriginal Women’s Award (AWA) Value Range: $10,000 – $25,000 In March 2015, the Education Council-Wolfville transferred the proceeds of their education fund to the CFUW Charitable Trust to establish a new award, the CFUW Aboriginal Women’s Award (AWA). This award was designed to honour Dr. Marion Elder Grant’s life-long commitment to education of women. Dr. Grant has an outstanding record of leadership as the 11th CFUW President (1949-52), CFUW Wolfville President, and Dean of Women and Professor of Psychology, Acadia University. The value of the award is established by a formula which adjusts for […]
CFUW Bourse Georgette LeMoyne Award 2016-2017
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. 2016-2017 Winner: EMILIE CHAMPAGNE 2016-2017 Winner: EMILIE CHAMPAGNE B.Sc. Biology, 2009, Laval University M.Sc. Biology, 2012, Laval University Ph.D. Biology, 2013-2017, Laval University On Anticosti […]
Ruth Binnie Fellowship 2016-2017
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 […]
Presentation by Jennifer McWhirter
CFUW Fellowship Luncheon 2016 – In June of 2016 at the CFUW Fellowship luncheon our guest speaker was Jennifer McWhirter, a past recipient of the Ruth Binnie Fellowship. She is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph in the Department of Population Medicine. Her topic for the luncheon was See It, Be It: Mass Media, Visual Communications, and Women’s Health and Well-being. Her presentation was very well received by those present and her PowerPoint outline is available here.