From the CFUW Charitable Trust

CFUW Aboriginal Women’s Award (AWA) / CFUW 100th Anniversary Aboriginal Women’s Award (AWA) for Ph.D. Study – National Winner 2019-2020
2020 – 2021 Value Range: $10,000 – $25,000 (Renewable) 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. […]
CFUW Linda Souter Humanities Award / CFUW 100th Anniversary National Winners 2019-2020
2020-2021 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. […]
CFUW Bourse Georgette LeMoyne Award / CFUW 100th Anniversary National Winner 2019-2020
2020 – 2021 Value: $5,000 Georgette LeMoyne 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 […]
CFUW Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral Fellowship / CFUW 100th Anniversary National Winner 2019-2020
2020 – 2021 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 […]
The CFUW Charitable Trust and Fellowships Committee Applications
The CFUW Charitable Trust and the Fellowships Committee Download this Form (PDF) For more information on the CFUW Charitable Trust please see https://cfuwcharitabletrust.ca/ There are two groups associated with CFUW Charitable Trust (CT): the CFUW CT Board of Trustees; and the Fellowships Committee. Please consider volunteering for one of these. A. The CFUW Charitable Trust […]
CFUW Elizabeth & Rachel Massey Award
CFUW Elizabeth & Rachel Massey Award 2019-2020 Funded by the Massey FamilyValue: $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 […]
CFUW Bourse Georgette LeMoyne Award
CFUW BOURSE GEORGETTE LEMOYNE AWARD 2019 – 2020 Total Value: $10,000 — Two awards: $5,000 each — Georgette LeMoyne 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 […]
CFUW Memorial Fellowship
CFUW Memorial Fellowship 2019 – 2020 Total Value: $16,000 — Two fellowships: $8,000 each — 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. This award has […]