Canadian Federation of University Women/Saskatoon Inc. Scholarship Trust Fund
The Canadian Federation of University Women/Saskatoon Inc. Scholarship Trust Fund is a registered Canadian charity (Business Registration Number 119279545RR0001) focused on providing financial support to post-secondary students, primarily women, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Established in 1940, the trust fund has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students at the University of Saskatchewan[2][3].

Scholarships and Bursaries

The organization offers undergraduate scholarships of $2,800 each to female-identifying students in any field of study who maintain a 75% average or higher. Exceptions include the Florence E. Bennee Fine Arts Scholarship, which is open to all genders. Graduate scholarships include $2,800 awards and a $5,000 doctoral scholarship for female-identifying students with approved thesis or project proposals[2][3].

Funding and Operations

Funding is sourced from member contributions, bequests, and proceeds from an annual Mammoth Book Sale, which has raised over $60,000 annually to support scholarships. The book sale, held in October, is a major fundraising initiative[1][2]. Applications for undergraduate scholarships close on May 31, while graduate deadlines are January 31[2].

History and Impact

The trust fund operates under the broader mandate of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), which has advocated for women’s education since 1919. The Saskatoon chapter emphasizes accessibility, prioritizing students pursuing their first degree and those without substantial external funding[2][3].

[1] https://www.cfuw-saskatoon.org [2] https://www.cfuw-saskatoon.org/about-scholarships [3] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/canadian-federation-of-university-womensaskatoon-inc-scholarship-trust-fund/119279545RR0001/ [4] https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/fdo-grantmaker-profile/?collection=grantmakers&activity=result&key=7067411 [5] https://www.cfuw.org/cfuw-charitable-trust/