The CFUW Brantford Scholarship Fund has given out scholarships yearly to women in Brant County since 1949. We have two categories of scholarships.
One category is for girls who have graduated from high school and have been accepted at a university or college. This year we gave out five scholarships to outstanding young graduates. While marks are important, a minimum of 80%, we really look for those who have been involved in their school and community and are most likely to give back.
The second scholarship category was introduced a few years ago for women who have been out of school for at least two years and are presently enrolled in a facility to upgrade or change careers. These women often juggle work and school along with caring for their families. Their stories are heartwarming and very inspiring! This scholarship is unique, as I’m not aware of others like it. We usually give out 2 to 3 of these awards per year.
Funding for these scholarships has come from yearly initiatives, such as our Trivia Night, and the generous donations received from our membership.
This year we are planning an Afternoon High Tea Fundraiser on October 25, 2026. Devlin’s Country Bistro is doing the catering. In order for us to sustain the scholarship fund at the present level, we need to look to our community for sponsorship for this event. It should be noted that 100% of money donated goes directly to scholarships for the women we support. Donors will be acknowledged on the CFUW Brantford website, on our Facebook page and at the 2026 High Tea Scholarship Fundraiser.
Teddy Buzek, Co-Chair of Brantford CFUW‘s High Tea Fundraiser
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CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) is a non-partisan, voluntary, self funded organization under the Canada-for-Profit Corporations Act S.C. 2009,c23. It was founded in 1919 and has grown to now have clubs in 120 countries. CFUW Brantford is one of 95 clubs across Canada. The purpose of CFUW is to focus on the rights, freedoms and education of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.
