Bursary Program

In 1971, CFUW Edmonton established a needs-based bursary program for female students attending the University of Alberta.

The CFUW Edmonton Bursary Committee annually awards bursaries, including the Elsie Mitchell Newland, Frances McConnell, Margaret Brine, and Jean MacIntyre named bursaries, to University of Alberta women. Click here to read about these Named Bursaries.

In early September the application is posted and completed applications are due in October. In October and early November CFUW Edmonton members read applications, interview female students from the University of Alberta, and award approximately $25,000 to multiple applicants.

STUDENT BURSARY APPLICATION 

The Canadian Federation of University Women Edmonton was founded in 1909 and is affiliated with more than 8,000 members in over 100 clubs across Canada. The organization is committed to the pursuit and promotion of education for women. In support of these goals, CFUW Edmonton offers bursaries to female full-time University of Alberta students.

2025 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

1. Applicant must be a female (or self-identify as female) student who is registered full-time in both fall and winter terms at the University of Alberta in a graduate or undergraduate degree program. Students who will be completing their studies at the end of December 2025 are also eligible.

2. Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least a total of 36 credits transferred to, or earned at, the University of Alberta.

3. Applicant must be able to document a significant break in her education (for a minimum cumulative total of two years — this break does not include summer breaks).

4. Funding will be given for unusual or emergency situations that are not considered part of normal financial planning for applicant’s academic year. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

The 2025 Application period is now closed!

Application Deadline was October 14, 2025 11:59pm (Mountain Time Zone).

INCOMPLETE or LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE.

QUESTIONS: E-MAIL: bursary@cfuwedmonton.org

IF you are chosen for an interview you will be contacted by e-mail to schedule an interview. Interviews are conducted during the University of Alberta Fall Term Reading Week in November.

The 2026 Application period will open in early September 2026.