About

We are the local chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), a non-profit organization founded in 1919 which continues to grow and develop, representing about 7,500 women in approximately 100 clubs across Canada.  The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the CFUW was founded in May 1988 by a small group of women who were interested in science and education and exchanging information with women with similar interests.  As a result, Scientists in School was created to share their interest through a unique, hands-on classroom experience.  For over 25 years, the Ajax-Pickering club has been providing scholarships to female students in local Ajax-Pickering high schools and supporting the community in a variety of other ways.  

We’re not just a fundraising club.  We make a difference by advocating in a variety of areas such as women and children, the environment, education, the workplace and politics in order to make our community a better place for everyone. We also take time to enjoy a variety of social activities in the spirit of warm friendship, networking, outings and continuing learning.

Learn more at https://ajaxcfuw.ca/