Ruth Binnie Fellowship Grant

Ruth Binnie Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)
Amount: C $6,000
Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Summary

The Ruth Binnie Fellowship honors a pioneer of home economics education in Nova Scotia. It supports women enrolled in Master's studies focusing on Human Ecology or related fields, whether in Canada or abroad. Applicants are encouraged to seek postgraduate degrees in education, with special consideration given to those pursuing such paths. This fellowship aims to empower women in their academic and professional endeavors, fostering growth in home economics and education.

Overview

Ruth Binnie Fellowship Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics education. At the time of application, the applicant must be enrolled in masters studies that focus on one or more aspect(s) of the field of Human Ecology/Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences.  Special consideration will be given to those pursuing a postgraduate degree in education. She may be studying abroad. Ruth Binnie fellowships are awarded to a woman who is enrolled in Master’s level studies that focus on one or more aspect(s) of Human Ecology, Home Economics/Family and Consumer studies, in Canada or abroad. Special consideration will be given to a woman pursuing a post-graduate degree in Education.

Eligibility

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