Scholarships & Awards

We fundraise throughout the year to support our Education Trust Fund. The fund provides annual awards to students at each of the four high schools on the Saanich Peninsula in School District #63.

In addition, our Club funds endowments and trusts that provide
annual awards and scholarships at both the University of Victoria and Camosun College. These awards are directed to students in a wide range of study areas, from History to Engineering Technology and from Computer Science to a Foundation in the Trades

Our awards are intended to recognize not only academic achievement, but also passion for the career of choice, teamwork and respect for teachers and fellow students.

Recipient – Taylor Fisher

After taking a dual credit course for Early Learning at Camosun College, it helped Taylor become more confident to continue her journey to become a youth counsellor and consider more options for post-secondary.

She intends to take the Mental Health and Addictions certificate course at Camosun in Fall 2025 to further learning in mental health, and counsel young adults. Taylor hopes to help youth reach their goals and aspirations in the same way her teachers and counsellors helped through her journey.

Recipient – Tanya Bhardwaj

Tanya is an exceptional student who has excelled in her classes during her years at Claremont Secondary School. In addition, she has contributed to her community through several volunteer initiatives. She is the first to help in her neighbourhood – every winter she’s out helping shovel snow from her neighbours’ driveways and every summer she volunteers to babysit neighbour’s children 4-5 days a week. At Claremont, she has been a member of the Kiwanis Key Club  – a youth volunteer organization that spearheads several fundraising activities to help the less fortunate. She has also been a member of Model UN Club and this year was awarded Best Delegate at the Victoria Model UN Conference. 

Tanya has a passion for medical sciences. For the past year, she has volunteered at the Saanich Peninsula Youth Health Clinic. Her supervisor speaks very highly of Tanya and her dedication and commitment to the program.

Tanya has been accepted to the highly competitive Nursing Program in Victoria beginning at Camosun and ending at UVIC.

Recipient – Wylie Sparks

Wylie has been accepted into the Mechanical Engineering program at Uvic and would like to become an aerospace engineer in the future.

Her family does not have the funds to fulfil her dream and she has worked since she was 10 years old to save and help her family. She has an intellectual curiosity and strong problem solving skills that will serve her ambitious aspirations.

Recipient – Harnoor Grewal

Harnoor came to Saanich from India 3 years ago and entered Grade 10 in Parkland where she initially enrolled in English Language Learner classes as well as regular academics. Desite of the initial language barrier, Noor worked incredibly hard and has consistently maintained an ‘A’ average in her Grade 10 through 12 years. Additionally, her course load throughout her time here has been very academically rigorous and includes Law 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12, and a very rigorous dual-credit course, first year Psychology, which is offered by Parkland Secondary in partnership with Camosun College , where she achieving 89%.

Additionally, Noor is an incredibly kind, mature, and generous student who gets along well with both peers and adults.she has extended herself by going into the community as a volunteer at the local youth clinic, has obtained Level C First Aid training, and has worked as a pharmacist assistant.

Noor’s career goal is to obtain a Batchelor of Science degree in nursing, for which she is registered at Camosun College commencing this September. Noor is an exemplary student and citizen.

1. The Audrey and Carl Mawby CFUW Saanich Peninsula Award for one or more awards to women undergraduate students studying Canadian or British history in the Department of History.
2. The Myrna Holden CFUW Saanich Peninsula Award for a woman working toward a degree in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (FECS). Click here to learn more.

1. CFUW Saanich Peninsula Engineering Technology Award for one student identifying as a woman who is enrolled in the second year of any Engineering Technology Program and who has demonstrated a passion for the career of an Engineering Technologist and is dedicated and supportive of her peers.
2. CFUW Saanich Peninsula First Nations Woman Award for a First Nations woman who has a track record of a satisfactory academic performance, registered in the final year of a degree, university-transfer or professional studies program with a goal of achieving a university degree. Preference will be given to a woman of the W’SANEC’ Nation.
3. CFUW Saanich Peninsula Women in Trades Foundation Award to benefit one student identifying as a woman who has completed one of the Trades Foundation Programs offered at Camosun. The student will have demonstrated teamwork, respect and safety in class.

CFUW Saanich Peninsula Women in Trades Foundation Award

Edith Gruber, was this year’s recipient.

““Edith was the kind of student who didn’t leave the classroom without fully understanding every detail of what was studied that day. She asked the kinds of questions many students want to ask, but for one reason or another, are reluctant to. She wasn’t satisfied with anything less than a perfect understanding of the theory, practical competencies, and electrical installations. Her second-to-none note-taking skills undoubtedly contributed to her overall average of 97%. I wouldn’t hesitate to make Edith a member of my electrical crew—and neither should anyone else.”

The CFUW Saanich Peninsula Engineering Technology Award

Sofia Marin Lavin, was this year’s recipient.

“Sofia exhibits excellent teamwork and leadership skills, often taking initiative in group settings. She is highly organized and actively participates in class discussions. Her dedication, reliability, and strong work ethic set her apart as a truly exceptional student. Congratulations Sofia!”

CFUW Saanich Peninsula First Nations Woman Award

Andrea Sam, from the Snuneymuxw First Nation of Nanaimo, gave a heartfelt speech at the end of the ceremony. She expressed her thankfulness to all her supporters and her sadness to be leaving Camosun.

Indigenous Awards Program Booklet “We believe that Indigenous learners, including us, reach our fullest potential and greatest joy when our connections with land and water, identity, and tradition are integrated into the ways we learn and teach.”

Teen Education and Motherhood (T.E.A.M.)                           

The centre, in partnership with School District 63, provides licensed care for infants and toddlers, serving 12 children under the age of three. Preschool/Group Care for up to 18 three- to five-year-olds for young parents completing their education. The program includes snacks and lunch. Space not filled by students are available to parents in the community.

Professional Development Fund in support of upgrading the skill set of Licensed Practical Nurses to address the current lack of expertise in several health care specialities.