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Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) – Saanich Peninsula Award for First Nations Women

Award at a glance

Value

Varies

Deadline

Type

Award

Eligibility

Indigenous students

Donor

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) – Saanich

Number of Awards

Varies

Award description

is a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization with over 100 CFUW Clubs, located in every province across Canada. Since its founding in 1919, CFUW has been working to improve the status of women and to promote human rights, public education, social justice, and peace. Every year, CFUW and its Clubs award close to $1 million to women to help them pursue post-secondary studies

This award is available to female Indigenous students who are enrolled in a degree program, or university transfer or a professional studies program. 

Criteria

You must:

  • be currently registered as a student at AVԴ in the final year before graduating with a degree or transferring to university
  • have Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or Native American) ancestry
  • have a GPA of 2.5 or equivalent or 3.5 GPA in the most recent semester
  • submit a self-written letter outlining education and employment goals and reason for applying
  • submit a letter of reference from a community member or instructor attesting to your commitment to your studies and career goal
  • complete the application form

Application process

You can apply for more than one award using the  for each application deadline date.

Please note: If the deadline occurs on a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4pm on the Monday.

Questions

Not sure how to apply for an award? Read through  to learn how to put together a great application package or contact indigenousadvising@camosun.ca.

Thank you to our donor

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) – Saanich