
Scholarships and Bursaries
History of our Scholarships and Bursaries
Since its earliest years, CFUW PQ has been active in a variety of fundraising activities for scholarships. In 1984, the Ways and Means Committee organized the publication and sale of the first club cookbook; a second cookbook was published the following year, both raising seed-monies for our scholarship fund.
Our first annual club book sale took place in February 1985, also to benefit scholarships. The Scholarship and Bursary Trust (SBT) was formally established in 1987, and initially organized the books sales. Subsequently the club became responsible for book sales, the proceeds going to club operations and from these the SBT receives a grant. The first of the bridge luncheons was held in 1992, the goal of which was to establish and maintain a specific bursary for a mature woman entering or returning to post-secondary education. A special fundraiser was our Memoir Writing event in 2018, dedicated to raise funds for a one-time club Centennial Scholarship, honouring CFUW’s 100 years.
In addition, donated funds are received from members of the public, as well as a number of bequests. Details on how to do this can be found here.
The funds for these awards are raised in a variety of ways, including an annual used book sale and donations from CFUW PQ members and the public. These events benefit the community as well as deserving students.
The Trust administers the JC Reid Memorial Scholarship on behalf of the Reid family, and as of 2018, North Island College administers an award on our behalf for a local woman continuing her studies in a trade or certificate programme.
The following CFUW PQ Scholarships and Bursaries are available to eligible candidates:
Secondary School Graduate Scholarship: $1,000
CFUW Parksville Qualicum Memorial Award: $4,000
James Craig Reid Memorial Scholarship: $4,000
Postgraduate Scholarship: $4,000
Return-to-School Bursary for Women: $3,000
Early Childhood Education Award: $2,000
Red Seal Apprenticeship Award: $2,000
NIC Trades Award: $500
Congratulations to the 2023 Winners!
2023 CFUW SBT Awards Brochure copy
CFUW-PQ Return to School Bursary: 3 of $3000
Brooks, Thora
Elvin, Koulla
Osmond, Alyson
J.C. Reid Scholarship: $4000
Squire, Taylyn
CFUW-PQ Secondary School Scholarships: 4 Of $1000
BSS – Bouman, Grace
CEAP – Rasmussen, Lorna
KSS – Hendriks, Maria
PASS – Ward, Sienna
CFUW-PQ Memorial Scholarships: 4 Of $4000
Godfrey, Emily
Kent, Marcia
Terpstra, Rhiannon
Williams, Olivia
CFUW-PQ Post-Graduate Scholarship: 4 Of $4000
Kurulak, Esme
Piros, Renatta
Tait, Melanie
Zinovich, Sasha
CFUW-PQ Early Childhood Award: $2000
Murphy, Patience
Apply online for Scholarships and Bursaries using the appropriate form(s)
Secondary School Scholarship Application: Download the application form using this link; review the information and application credentials to ensure you qualify; complete the forms; and return the document to your school councillor: CFUW PQ 2023-2024-Secondary School Application Package
Postsecondary & Postgraduate Scholarships Application: There are a number of different awards in this category. Please download the application form using this link, carefully review the information and application credentials to ensure you qualify, complete the forms, and return the document to us via email: CFUW PQ 2023-2024 Postsecondary Application
Return-to-School Bursaries: Especially for females who have completed their secondary education but never got to pursue or finish further studies for a post secondary degree or diploma or certificate. Please download the application form using this link, carefully review the information and application credentials to ensure you qualify, complete the forms, and return the document to us via email: CFUW PQ 2023-2024 Postsecondary Application
Red Seal Apprenticeship Award Application: If you are currently enrolled as an apprentice in a Red Seal Trade in BC, and are attending or graduated from a school in SD69, download the application form to apply for financial help with your apprenticeship. Please review the information and application credentials to ensure you qualify, complete the forms, and return the document to us via email: CFUW PQ 2023-2024 Red Seal Application Form
North Island College (NIC) Trade Award: This award is handled by North Island College directly. If you are a female from School District 69 currently enrolled in the second or more year of a trade or certificate course at NIC, please enquire with your NIC counsellor.
The Scholarship and Bursary Trust places a high priority on protecting privacy. This privacy policy was created in order to demonstrate the Trust’s commitment to the privacy of those who apply for our awards or who make a donation, and applies to all information collected. We make every reasonable effort to prevent the loss, misuse, or disclosure of your personal information or any unauthorized access to that information.
Scholarship & Bursary Applications: We use the information you provide when applying for a Scholarship & Bursary to complete the evaluation process. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to complete the Scholarship & Bursary evaluation process or as required by law.
We use the information you provide about your referees only to complete the Scholarship/Bursary evaluation process. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to complete the process. All applications are received in pdf format to an email account maintained solely by the Corresponding Secretary. Each Trustee receives a memory stick containing the eligible applications and after the evaluation process is completed, the sticks are returned to the Corresponding Secretary and the information is erased. One copy of all original applications will be retained for one year by the Treasurer and will then be deleted. Email addresses of all applicants will be retained by the Corresponding Secretary for one year only in order to advise applicants of eligibility for CFUW PQ awards the following year and will then be deleted. Any printed documentation relating to applications and evaluation materials will be shredded after the evaluation process is completed.
On all application forms: applicants are given the option to agree or not to agree to allow their photographs, names and accomplishments to appear in local papers, on radio and in club newsletters and our website.
The funds for these awards are raised in a variety of ways, including an annual used book sale and donations from CFUW PQ members and the public. These events benefit the community as well as deserving students.
The Trust administers the JC Reid Memorial Scholarship on behalf of the Reid family, and as of 2018, North Island College administers an award on our behalf for a local woman continuing her studies in a trade or certificate programme.
The following CFUW PQ Scholarships and Bursaries are available to eligible candidates:
Secondary School Graduate Scholarship: $1,000
CFUW Parksville Qualicum Memorial Award: $4,000
James Craig Reid Memorial Scholarship: $4,000
Postgraduate Scholarship: $4,000
Return-to-School Bursary for Women: $3,000
Early Childhood Education Award: $2,000
Red Seal Apprenticeship Award: $2,000
NIC Trades Award: $500
Apply online for Scholarships and Bursaries using the appropriate form(s)
Secondary School Scholarship Application: Download the application form using this link; review the information and application credentials to ensure you qualify; complete the forms; and return the document to your school councillor: CFUW PQ 2023-2024-Secondary School Application Package
Postsecondary & Postgraduate Scholarships Application: There are a number of different awards in this category. Please download the application form using this link, carefully review the information and application credentials to ensure you qualify, complete the forms, and return the document to us via email: CFUW PQ 2023-2024 Postsecondary Application
Return-to-School Bursaries: Especially for females who have completed their secondary education but never got to pursue or finish further studies for a post secondary degree or diploma or certificate. Please download the application form using this link, carefully review the information and application credentials to ensure you qualify, complete the forms, and return the document to us via email: CFUW PQ 2023-2024 Postsecondary Application
Red Seal Apprenticeship Award Application: If you are currently enrolled as an apprentice in a Red Seal Trade in BC, and are attending or graduated from a school in SD69, download the application form to apply for financial help with your apprenticeship. Please review the information and application credentials to ensure you qualify, complete the forms, and return the document to us via email: CFUW PQ 2023-2024 Red Seal Application Form
North Island College (NIC) Trade Award: This award is handled by North Island College directly. If you are a female from School District 69 currently enrolled in the second or more year of a trade or certificate course at NIC, please enquire with your NIC counsellor.
The Scholarship and Bursary Trust places a high priority on protecting privacy. This privacy policy was created in order to demonstrate the Trust’s commitment to the privacy of those who apply for our awards or who make a donation, and applies to all information collected. We make every reasonable effort to prevent the loss, misuse, or disclosure of your personal information or any unauthorized access to that information.
Scholarship & Bursary Applications: We use the information you provide when applying for a Scholarship & Bursary to complete the evaluation process. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to complete the Scholarship & Bursary evaluation process or as required by law.
We use the information you provide about your referees only to complete the Scholarship/Bursary evaluation process. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to complete the process. All applications are received in pdf format to an email account maintained solely by the Corresponding Secretary. Each Trustee receives a memory stick containing the eligible applications and after the evaluation process is completed, the sticks are returned to the Corresponding Secretary and the information is erased. One copy of all original applications will be retained for one year by the Treasurer and will then be deleted. Email addresses of all applicants will be retained by the Corresponding Secretary for one year only in order to advise applicants of eligibility for CFUW PQ awards the following year and will then be deleted. Any printed documentation relating to applications and evaluation materials will be shredded after the evaluation process is completed.
On all application forms: applicants are given the option to agree or not to agree to allow their photographs, names and accomplishments to appear in local papers, on radio and in club newsletters and our website.

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