CFUW - Canadian Federation of University Women Saskatoon Inc.

There are six graduate scholarships awarded by CFUW – Canadian Federation of University Women Saskatoon Inc. These awards are directed towards women completing their degrees. They will be awarded to female graduate students who are not recipients of any other substantial scholarship(s). The students must have completed at least one year of course work and have an approved thesis or project proposal.

There are additional requirements specific to three of the six graduate scholarships below:

  • Dr. Jean Murray Memorial Scholarship
  • Dorothea Friebel Scholarship
  • Bennee Scholarship
  • CFUW Saskatoon Inc. Scholarship
    These awards are intended to be used to cover expenses associated with the thesis completion. This may include the purchase of materials and preparation of the text.
  • Jacqueline McKenzie Newstead Scholarship
    This award may be used for any expenses incurred in completing the degree. At the request of the donor, given otherwise similar qualifications, preference may be given to a single mother.
  • Newstead Doctoral Scholarship
    The Newstead Doctoral Scholarship is awarded to a female Ph.D. student who has completed all the required courses, including the comprehensive exams for the degree, and is well-advanced in the writing of the thesis. Given similar qualifications, preference is given to a student who demonstrates financial need, or whose research is of potential benefit to women in society.

In accordance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations, Social Insurance Numbers will be required from all scholarship winners and their applications will be retained by CFUW Saskatoon Inc. for six years.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Research Proposal: include the approved topic of the thesis or project, description of the research (in terms that are easily understood by a non-technical reader), research methodology, objectives, motivation for embarking on research, and professional goals upon completion of the work.
  2. What best defines your progress to date?
  3. What is your anticipated defense date?
  4. Please list current (at time of application) University scholarships and distinctions won. Click the "Add Another Answer" link to enter multiple entries.
    • 1. Name of scholarship or distinction
    • 2. Source
    • 3.Start date
    • 4. End Date
    • 5. Amount
  5. Please list work and/or volunteer experience related to the current research topic. Click the "Add Another Answer" link to enter multiple entries.
    • 1. Name of Organization
    • 2. Dates Active (Month/Year - Month/Year
    • 3. Position/Role (if applicable)
    • 4. Description of duties
  6. Please provide a list of your publications, conferences and poster presentations. Click the "Add Another Answer" link to enter multiple entries.
    • 1. Name of activity
    • 2. Title
    • 3. Date of publication, conference or presentation
    • 4. Description
  7. Are there any additional comments?
  8. Please provide the name and email address of your research supervisor who can speak to your personal qualities and past achievements.
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