Award at a glance
Value
Dollar value
VariesType
AwardEligibility
Indigenous studentsDonor
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) – SaanichNumber of Awards
VariesAward description
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) – Saanich award 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
Criteria
You must:
- be currently registered as a student at Camosun College 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
Selection process
You can apply for more than one award using the Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen (IECC) awards application form.
Please note: If the deadline occurs on a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4pm on the Monday.
Questions
Questions
Not sure how to apply for an award? Read through our guide to learn how to put together a great application package or contact indigenousadvising@camosun.ca.
