Council for IWU Women
Welcome!
The Council for IWU Women (CFW) give time, talent, and resources to support the personal
and professional development of the women of Illinois Wesleyan. The Council exists
to promote democratic citizenship in a global society while working to support the
intellectual and personal growth of women by offering guidance and role models to
the extended University community.
- Open doors of opportunities for women students, including by offering internships, graduate study, employment, and civic engagement.
- Mentor women students by sharing your own stories with them.
- Model different life choices and present a rich tapestry of the diversity that is true of the Illinois Wesleyan community.
- Return to the campus at least once per year to engage with students, staff, faculty, and other alumnae.
- Share your time, talent, and financial support in a manner consistent with your means, in addition to what you already give to the University at large.
If you're interested in becoming a member of the Council for IWU Women, please send an email to iwualum@iwu.edu.
We are pleased to invite all students who identify as women to complete the 2025 Council for IWU Women (CFW) Scholarship application. Thanks to the continued generosity of our Council members, we will present five $1,000 scholarships at this year’s CFW Women’s Weekend.
The CFW Scholarship is an award that does not consider financial information or GPA. Rather, it looks at the civic activities, volunteer services, and leadership positions held by current Illinois Wesleyan women students and the values that they have obtained from their experiences outside of the classroom.
All IWU students who identify as women are eligible to apply for our scholarships. Applications must be submitted online. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025. Past winners are not eligible. Please contact Director of Alumni Engagement Olivia Ruff (oruff@iwu.edu) with any questions about the application process or Women’s Weekend. Winners will be notified by email during the week of March 17, 2025. Winners must be present at Women’s Weekend during the Scholarship Award Ceremony, or have received approval to not be in attendance by the Scholarship Chair.
The next CFW Women's Weekend will be held April 4-5, 2025. This annual event provides an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and Council members to discuss social topics concerning women, network with successful alumnae, and channel inspiration to take on leadership roles in today’s world.
CFW Women’s Weekend events are free and open to the Illinois Wesleyan community, alumni, faculty, staff and students. Weekend activities, scholarships, and meals are funded by Council for IWU Women members.