Visit our website CFUW-N to find out about our 34th annual scholarship fundraiser presenting Rick Beaver, Speaking for the Earth, May 6, 2025.  

CFUW-Northumberland, founded in 1991, is part of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), a national bilingual, non-profit and non-partisan organization of women in clubs across Canada. Members are committed to the pursuit of knowledge and the promotion of education. By promoting high standards of public education, advanced study and research by women and sound concepts of lifelong learning, we encourage and enable women to apply their knowledge and skills in leadership and decision-making in all aspects of political, social, cultural, educational and scientific fields. 

Over the past 34 years, CFUW-Northumberland has, through scholarships and bursaries, enabled young women across Northumberland County to pursue higher education. Membership is open to all women who value learning. Monthly speakers present interesting and challenging talks on a wide-range of topics from health and the arts, the environment, current events, local history, women’s issues, justice and education.

Annually, CFUW-N is proud to offer scholarships to young women graduating from each of the six Northumberland county high schools plus a bursary to a female candidate at Fleming College and a bursary to a female student pursuing post-secondary education at Trent University, administered through The First People’s House of Learning. CFUW-N also maintains an endowment fund at Trent University which provides bursaries for Northumberland County students.

In addition, six scholarships were awarded to high school students pursing apprenticeship programs.

Over $14,000 in scholarships and bursaries were awarded in 2024-2025.

Previously, in honour of both CFUW-N's 30th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Dr. Roberta Bondar's space flight, 6 additional scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded to high school students pursuing further education in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). 

Our Club continues to attract and be enriched by talented and resourceful members, women who are also involved in local community groups and activities.