Tammy Irwin Scholarship for an 

Undergraduate Indigenous Woman

Value $2000

The 2025 Application period is now open!

Application Deadline February 26, 2025 11:59pm (Mountain Time Zone).

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

QUESTIONS: E-MAIL: irwinundergradapp@cfuwedmonton.org 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2025

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Be a woman, born in Canada, who is of Aboriginal descent under the Constitution Act, 1982, Sections 35(2) or a person accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community.  

• Is attending the University of Alberta, registered full-time as an undergraduate student in a degree program in both the Fall and Winter terms in the 2024-2025 academic year.

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

• Has received grades for courses taken, as confirmed by the official University of Alberta transcript, with a minimum University of Alberta GPA of 3.5 for Fall Term 2024. 

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Fill out the Tammy Irwin Scholarship for an Indigenous Woman online Application Form (Click here to fill out Form) 

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

     ⏹️ Transcript(s)

Your current, unofficial (via Beartracks) University of Alberta transcript is to be emailed in PDF format

                      Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Transcript

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

     ⏹️ A 2024-2025 Fee Assessment  from Bear Tracks showing both 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 of 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

     ⏹️ 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 your work that has been published or accepted for publication. Artists, actors, directors, and musicians are to list gallery exhibitions, performances, roles or productions, compositions, etc. starred (*) if juried. Designate performance participation as major or minor. List non-refereed exhibitions and performances at the end.

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

d. List your activities demonstrating your support for: 

• 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.

• The activities that are important to Tammy Irwin: indigenous issues, literacy, environment, wildlife, and health

               Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Resume

     ⏹️ Proof of Aboriginal Status

Enclose a copy of both sides of your status card

               Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Card

IN ADDITION, you are also required to request the submission of: 

     ⏹️ 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. 

The personal information requested on this application is collected only to determine eligibility for the Scholarship Program and is kept strictly confidential.

Submit your complete application package electronically.

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

2025 Tammy Irwin Scholarship

4715 Whitemud Road NW

Edmonton, AB, T6H 5P7

Application Deadline February 26, 2025 11:59pm (Mountain Time Zone).

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

QUESTIONS: E-MAIL: irwinundergradapp@cfuwedmonton.org 

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: E-MAIL: irwinundergradapp@cfuwedmonton.org 

Award recipients and runners-up will be notified by March 12, 2025.              No other applicants will be contacted.