EDUCATION AWARDS
CFUW Kelowna maintains a generous bursary/scholarship program for deserving students at Okanagan College, UBCO, and through COBSS. To apply, please consult Student Services at the applicable institution
Education: CFUW Kelowna Academic Awards Program (Members may access the latest report on our awards on the Members' Only Pages).
One of CFUW Kelowna's primary goals is to encourage higher education for women.
To meet this goal we offer academic awards for students graduating from high school or enrolled at Okanagan College (OC) or the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). These awards help to relieve the costs of post-secondary education.
The many comments from appreciative award winners reassure us that our efforts make a difference.
Approximately $20,000 in awards is presented annually, generated from Club fees/fundraising, community gaming grants and endowment funds at Okanagan College and the Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society (COBSS).
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia for this worthwhile program
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Please note: these awards are currently under discussion due to changes with the Gaming Commission requirements.
Okanagan College
1. CFUW Kelowna Entrance Endowment Bursaries. Two $1000 bursaries for female students entering their first year of full-time study in a diploma program at the Kelowna Campus of Okanagan College. The awards are based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need, with emphasis on financial need.
2. CFUW Kelowna Bursaries. Two $1000 annual awards for single mothers with one or more dependent children, in a university transfer, degree or diploma program at the Kelowna Campus of Okanagan College.
In accordance with Okanagan College policy, selection of these award recipients is made by an Okanagan College Awards Selection Committee.
Graduates from Secondary Schools in School District 23
Two awards of $2000 each are presented annually to assist worthy students graduating from member secondary schools within School District 23 in the central Okanagan. The awards are for female students entering a degree program who have demonstrated high academic achievement, community participation and financial need.
The recipients are selected by the volunteers of the Education Committee of CFUW Kelowna, in consultation with COBSS personnel.
Additional Awards
When funds permit we make additional awards:
2014 - a special Music Bursary to a student at the Kelowna Music School
2016 - additional awards from the fundraising efforts of our very successful Fashion Show
2018 - an award in memory of Yvonne Topf to a student in the Therapy Assistant Program at OC
2018-19 - an award to a student enrolled in the Women in Trades program at OC
2019 - additional awards to celebrate the 100th anniversary of CFUW nationally
2020 - an award in memory of Denise Nahirney to a student in the Therapy Assistant Program at OC
2021 - an award in memory of Sheila Paynter to a student in the Early Childhood Assistant Program at OC
One of CFUW Kelowna's primary goals is to encourage higher education for women.
To meet this goal we offer academic awards for students graduating from high school or enrolled at Okanagan College (OC) or the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). These awards help to relieve the costs of post-secondary education.
The many comments from appreciative award winners reassure us that our efforts make a difference.
Approximately $20,000 in awards is presented annually, generated from Club fees/fundraising, community gaming grants and endowment funds at Okanagan College and the Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society (COBSS).
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia for this worthwhile program
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Please note: these awards are currently under discussion due to changes with the Gaming Commission requirements.
Okanagan College
1. CFUW Kelowna Entrance Endowment Bursaries. Two $1000 bursaries for female students entering their first year of full-time study in a diploma program at the Kelowna Campus of Okanagan College. The awards are based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need, with emphasis on financial need.
2. CFUW Kelowna Bursaries. Two $1000 annual awards for single mothers with one or more dependent children, in a university transfer, degree or diploma program at the Kelowna Campus of Okanagan College.
In accordance with Okanagan College policy, selection of these award recipients is made by an Okanagan College Awards Selection Committee.
Graduates from Secondary Schools in School District 23
Two awards of $2000 each are presented annually to assist worthy students graduating from member secondary schools within School District 23 in the central Okanagan. The awards are for female students entering a degree program who have demonstrated high academic achievement, community participation and financial need.
The recipients are selected by the volunteers of the Education Committee of CFUW Kelowna, in consultation with COBSS personnel.
Additional Awards
When funds permit we make additional awards:
2014 - a special Music Bursary to a student at the Kelowna Music School
2016 - additional awards from the fundraising efforts of our very successful Fashion Show
2018 - an award in memory of Yvonne Topf to a student in the Therapy Assistant Program at OC
2018-19 - an award to a student enrolled in the Women in Trades program at OC
2019 - additional awards to celebrate the 100th anniversary of CFUW nationally
2020 - an award in memory of Denise Nahirney to a student in the Therapy Assistant Program at OC
2021 - an award in memory of Sheila Paynter to a student in the Early Childhood Assistant Program at OC
The coffee and knitted animals, hats, Christmas items (and much more than can be shown) are a CLUB FUNDRAISER for these Education Awards. All knitted items range in price from $10 to $50 and are hand crafted. See below for more of the latest creations.
We invite you to purchase knitted items or Femenino coffee by clicking below.
Click here for seller contact information cfuwkelpresR@gmail.com
The coffee is grown by women on land they own and they receive 2 cents per pkg above the fair trade organic price. The coffee is roasted in Salmon Arm by Shuswap coffee. And it is delicious! $4 from each 454 gm (lb) of coffee is contributed to CFUW Kelowna's Academic Awards programs.
Last year the sale of coffee and knitted items generated several thousand dollars for the Awards program and is on track to exceed that total this year.
We invite you to purchase knitted items or Femenino coffee by clicking below.
Click here for seller contact information cfuwkelpresR@gmail.com
The coffee is grown by women on land they own and they receive 2 cents per pkg above the fair trade organic price. The coffee is roasted in Salmon Arm by Shuswap coffee. And it is delicious! $4 from each 454 gm (lb) of coffee is contributed to CFUW Kelowna's Academic Awards programs.
Last year the sale of coffee and knitted items generated several thousand dollars for the Awards program and is on track to exceed that total this year.
