Why Women’s Access to Higher Education Still Matters

Why Women’s Access to Higher Education Still Matters

Imagine Canada in the early 1900s: universities were overwhelmingly male, and women who wanted higher education were often told it was “unnecessary” or even “dangerous” for them. Fast-forward a century, and women make up more than half of postsecondary students. On the surface, the battle looks won. But scratch a little deeper, and it’s clear … Read more

Top 10 CFUW Fellowships That Support Women’s Education

Top 10 CFUW Fellowships That Support Women’s Education

When women invest in education, they don’t just change their own lives—they shift entire communities. That’s the driving spirit behind the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) fellowship and award programs, which for decades have been funding women pursuing graduate studies, research, and professional training in Canada and abroad. From medicine to music, from STEM … Read more