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May 2010
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Application forms for 2011-2012, guidelines and instructions
posted on the website.
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November 1, 2010
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Completed applications and all supporting documentation must be
postmarked no later than this date. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE
MADE.
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After February 1, 2011
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Only those applicants requesting confirmation will be notified
that their applications have been received by the CFUW Fellowships
Chair.
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By April 15, 2011
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The CFUW Fellowships Chair will contact only those applicants
selected as winners.
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May 2011
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- List of winners to be posted on the website.
- Application documents for the next Competition posted on the
website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many students contact us with the same questions. For your
convenience we have included the answers to those questions in the
Frequently Asked Questions section. Please review the FAQs before
contacting the Fellowships Program Manager.
Question: Do I have to
belong to the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) in
order to be eligible to apply for CFUW Fellowships and
Awards?
NO, but you do have to be a Canadian Citizen.
Question: Can I apply if I
am an International Student (not a Canadian citizen or landed
immigrant) studying in Canada with International Student Visa
status?
NO, you are not eligible to apply for CFUW Fellowships and
Awards but you may be eligible for the CFUW Dr. A. Vibert Douglas
International Fellowship. The application for this Fellowship
is posted in "Latest News" on this website. The funding
is for academic year 2011-2012.
Question: If I am a
Canadian Citizen studying outside of Canada, can I apply for CFUW
Fellowships and Awards?
YES, here are several CFUW Fellowships and Awards for
candidates studying outside of Canada.
Question: If I am not
enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program,must I be already
accepted into the proposed program and place of study, at the time
of application?
YES. A copy of the official "letter of acceptance" into the
program of proposed study from the host institution MUST BE
INCLUDED with your CFUW Fellowship or Award application, if you are
not enrolled at the time of application. This document will not be
accepted after the November 1 postmarked deadline date.
Question: If I hold a
scholarship from another funding organization, does CFUW have
policy that restricts my application for CFUW Fellowships and
Awards?
NO, there are no CFUW policies that restrict your applications
for CFUWFellowships and Awards.
Question: If I am
searching for scholarships to fund my undergraduate degree, can I
apply for CFUW Fellowships and Awards?
NO, CFUW Fellowships and Awards are for Masters and Doctoral
Programs. An applicant pursuing her undergraduate degree may be
eligible to apply for scholarships funded and administered by CFUW
Clubs in her region. Contact CFUW National Office for more
information.
Question: Can men apply
for a CFUW Fellowship or Award?
NO, CFUW Fellowships and Awards Program is an Affirmative
Action Program as provided for in the Constitution of Canada.
Eligibility for these fellowships and awards is restricted to
women.
Question: Can I ask the
same three referees to support my applications for several CFUW
Fellowships and Awards?
YES, but they must provide three copies of their letter for
each application.
Question: What happens
when my letters of reference and applications arrive at CFUW
National Office?
As soon as the first document arrives, a file is created for
the applicant. All other documents that relate to the
applicant are placed in her file.
Question: Are filing fees
ever waived?
NO, CFUW is entirely self-funded by its members and is a
not-for-profit organization.
Question: Can I apply
ONLINE?
NO, you must complete the application and mail the documents to
CFUW National Office.
Question: When are the
winners selected and do I receive notification?
The winners are selected in April and contacted by the CFUW
Fellowships Chair. Only the winners are contacted and all other
candidates can check this website in May for the results of the
Competition.
Contact the Fellowships Program Manager
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)
251 Bank Street, Suite 305
Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1X3
Phone: 613-234-8252 ext. 104
Email: cfuwfls@rogers.com
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