Betty L Gravett Undergraduate Scholarship in Dietetics and Mary Morrison Endowment Award 

Value $2000

Betty Gravett graduated from University of Manitoba with a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1952. During her career, she held various roles in Dietetics, from managing food services in hospitals to Government facilities, and had an active membership with the Canadian Dietetic Association. Dedicated to the progression of women in professional faculties, Betty joined the Canadian Federation of University Women Edmonton chapter and was President in 1991 - 92. Her passion for food continued through her membership with CFUW in her participation of the Gourmet, Healthy Gourmet and Lunching Out interest groups. She adored her two children, was a great volunteer, an avid traveler and enjoyed gardening, golf, and swimming. This scholarship is provided to elevate women in this profession that Betty loved so much.

Dr. Mary Alice Morrison's personality was enlivening both as a woman and scholar. Born September 18, 1921 in Tofield, Alberta, Mary received her baccalaureate from the University of Alberta, a master's degree in Food and Nutrition from Washington State University, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin. She lead one of the first US initiatives (in East Harlem) focused on improving food availability for those living with hunger and in homelessness in NYC. The East Harlem work continues to this day. Mary treasured her days at the University of Alberta and we are both fortunate and proud to be able to sustain some of her legacy back to the Nutrition community.

The Betty L Gravett Undergraduate Scholarship was established in 2023.

The 2024 Application period is now open!

Application Deadline March 8, 2024 11:59pm (Mountain Time Zone).

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

QUESTIONS: E-MAIL: scholarship@cfuwedmonton.org

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2024

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Be a woman attending the University of Alberta, registered full-time as an undergraduate student, in the Fall and Winter terms in the 2023 - 24 academic year.

• Is registered in the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science Program, specializing in Dietetics

• Is registered in the third or fourth year of her degree program.

• Has received grades for courses taken, in Fall Term 2023, as confirmed by the University of Alberta transcript, with a minimum University of Alberta GPA of 3.2. 

• Can demonstrate financial need.

• This award can be won by one student once only.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Fill out the Betty L Gravett Undergraduate Scholarship online Application Form (Click here to fill out Form) 

Email the following FIVE documents in PDF FORMAT to ubgsapp@cfuwedmonton.org with the Subject: LASTNAME Gravett Scholarship Application.

⏹️ Your current, unofficial (via Beartracks) University of Alberta Transcript that has all of your Fall 2023 course marks

Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Transcript

Students also must provide any other official undergraduate transcripts, if applicable. 

(if hardcopy, mail to Gravett Scholarship, 4715 Whitemud Road NW, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5P7.)

⏹️ A 2023 - 2024 Fee Assessment from Bear Tracks showing both Fall and Winter terms of registration.

Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_FeeAssessment

⏹️ Letter of Intent

This letter must clearly explain your academic goals in 2 pages or less, single spaced, Calibri font, size 11. Letters will be judged on your explanation what you are studying and why. 

It must state, in the following order: 

a. Your reasons for undertaking your studies. 

b. A description of your program and why you chose it. 

c. Your professional and personal goals on completion of your degree. 

Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_LetterIntent

⏹️ Financial Situation

a.  A half-page explanation of your financial situation and resulting shortfall.

     Explain how this award would help you to be able to complete your academic year.

Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Finances

⏹️ Resumé 

a. Summarize your work experience, most recent first, both related and unrelated to your academic field. List T.A. and /or R.A. employment separately, if applicable. 

b. If applicable, list any of your work that has been published or accepted for publication. 

c. List your volunteer activities for the last three years. 

d. List your activities demonstrating your support for:

i) CFUW values: improving the status of women through the pursuit of knowledge, promotion of education and human rights, and active participation in public / community affairs in a spirit of cooperation and friendship. 

ii)The activities that were important to Betty Gravett.

Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Resume

    Note: the letter of intent and your resumé are the two most important documents that we consider.

REQUEST TWO Original Reference Letters 

a. The letters must be from University of Alberta academics.

b. Reference letters must be received by email directly from the Referee in PDF Format, as found in the guide for referees. 

c. Make sure you give a copy of this guide to each of your referees. 

Submit your complete application package electronically.

Only if necessary, hardcopy University transcripts/reference letters are to be mailed to:

2024 CFUW Gravett Scholarship

4715 Whitemud Road NW

Edmonton, AB, T6H 5P7

Application Deadline March 8, 2024 11:59pm (Mountain Time Zone).

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

QUESTIONS: E-MAIL: scholarship@cfuwedmonton.org

APPLICATIONS DOCUMENTS: E-MAIL: ubgsapp@cfuwedmonton.org

The recipient will be notified by March 21, 2024.              No other applicants will be contacted.