Call for applications—CFUW scholarships
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)-a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization of nearly 10,000 female university graduates in 122 clubs across Canada-is offering graduate scholarships to eligible applicants.
Beginning in the 2014 academic year, CFUW Charlottetown scholarships will be awarded to masters and/or doctoral students who have resided in PEI for five of the last 15 years. Students who are enrolled in, or applying to, a masters or PhD program on a full-time basis at UPEI are eligible. UPEI graduates who are enrolled in, or applying to, an accredited Canadian university are also eligible. Graduate program applicants must be accepted and enrolled in their program of choice by September 1 of the application year. Upholding the commitment of the CFUW since 1919, preference will be given to female students.
'The Canadian Federation of University Women Charlottetown Graduate Scholarship in Arts or Education,' valued at a minimum of $5,000, will be awarded to an eligible student who is pursuing a graduate degree in the area of arts or education.
'The Canadian Federation of University Women Charlottetown Graduate Scholarship in Science or Nursing,' valued at a minimum of $5,000, will be awarded to an eligible student who is pursuing a graduate degree in the area of science (including veterinary medicine) or nursing.
CFUW provides its members with an opportunity to enjoy fellowship; to be stimulated and informed; to promote education through the awarding of scholarships, bursaries, and grants; and to improve the status of women and human rights in general.
Applications must include a letter of interest, university transcripts, and two letters of reference. The letter of interest should refer to the following selection criteria: academic performance, contributions and potential contributions to the field of study, and career goals and aspirations. Completed applications can be submitted to the UPEI Scholarships and Awards Office, c/o Heather Keoughan, Registrar's Office, Kelley Building, UPEI, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3. Application deadline is January 31, 2014. For more information, please contact Heather at (902) 566-0358,hkeoughan@upei.ca
