Surrey\/White Rock university women\u2019s club marks 40 years with $4,000 bursary<\/p>\n
Published 9:30 am Monday, April 27, 2026<\/p>\n
The Canadian Federation of University Women White Rock\/Surrey is marking 40 years of helping boost education opportunities for women with a $4,000 anniversary award.<\/p>\n
Named in honour of a longstanding member \u2013 and to \u201crecognize the longevity and evolution\u201d of the club\u2019s Bursary Foundation \u2013 the Eileen Fuller in Memorium bursary joins the $5,000 Mary Fran Bateman in Memorium bursary, as well as the $3,000 1988 Executive Board bursaries.<\/p>\n
A total of $12,000 will be shared amongst successful candidates, CFUW officials said, in announcing the club\u2019s annual call for applications. Surrey, White Rock and Langley women needing a financial boost to help further their education are invited to apply. The bursaries may be used for any post-secondary education, including trades training, diploma programs and university\/college degrees.<\/p>\n
Last year\u2019s recipients were Priyanka Dhesa ($6,500, marking the club\u2019s 65th anniversary), Farrah Rahiman (a $4,000 Mary Fran Bateman in Memorium bursary) and Shawna Narayan (a $3,000 1988 Executive Board Bursary).<\/p>\n
Since inception, the foundation has awarded $394,500 to 250 recipients. A March 8, 2026 fundraiser at Morgan Creek Golf Course \u2013 a collaboration with the Soroptimists International of Surrey\/Delta to mark International Women\u2019s Day \u2013 added $2,825 to the bursary fund, which is supported by a variety of fundraisers held throughout the year, as well as donations.<\/p>\n
The deadline to apply for this year\u2019s awards is May 29, 2026. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.<\/p>\n