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The What & How of our Education Awards

How do I apply?
 

The application period for our 2025 education awards has closed. Please check back here in February 2026 for information about the next round of awards..

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Whether you are looking to go back to school, are changing careers, moving on to graduate studies, or graduating from high school, we encourage you to apply. Priority is given to those applicants with the greatest financial need. 

 

CFUW Perth and District reaches out to local high schools and training institutions in March to share the application form and any updates, but individuals are also invited to apply directly using the information below. If you are a secondary school student, your guidance counsellor may be able to assist you with your application. Awards are given to individuals pursuing full-time studies.

 

Applicants must reside within the Perth and District region and priority is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need. Individuals who have received rewards in the past are invited to apply again if they need financial help to continue their studies.

 

Applicants are required to submit:

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  • a completed application form

  • a letter of acceptance to a public college or university

  • a copy of your OSAP estimate of award from this site: https://osap.gov.on.ca/AidEstimator2324Web/enterapp/enter.xhtml

  • a covering letter explaining why you should be considered for a bursary, your education and career goals, your part time work and/or community activities, and your financial needs

  • one letter of reference that includes contact information for the referee,  This letter should be from a teacher or employer who can speak to your readiness to succeed in your post-secondary studies.

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If possible, these documents should be submitted as one PDF file and sent to: cfuwpertheducationawards@gmail.com by the deadline.

 

A committee made up of CFUW members reviews the applications and contacts successful applicants three weeks after the deadline. Award winners are invited to meet with CFUW members at a reception to celebrate their success.

 

Members of CFUW Perth and District and their immediate families may not apply for these awards.

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