AAUW San Diego (CA) Branch Scholarships
$2,000
For more than ten years, the AAUW San Diego Scholarship Fund Committee has granted in excess of $100,000 in awards to local college and university students pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Individual awards typically range from $750 to $2,000.
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Eligibility
- Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 units per semester) and either attending or accepted for the Fall term at a four-year college or university located in San Diego.
- Working toward a baccalaureate degree or a credential (not a graduate-level program).
- Have completed...
For more than ten years, the AAUW San Diego Scholarship Fund Committee has granted in excess of $100,000 in awards to local college and university students pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Individual awards typically range from $750 to $2,000.
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Eligibility
- Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 units per semester) and either attending or accepted for the Fall term at a four-year college or university located in San Diego.
- Working toward a baccalaureate degree or a credential (not a graduate-level program).
- Have completed...
AAUW Delaware Scholarships
$6,000
Overview
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) was founded in 1881 to bring together alumnae from different institutions for practical educational work. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to expanding opportunities for women, the Wilmington (DE) Branch has been awarding scholarships since 1914 and has done so without interruption. Each year the Wilmington Branch offers tuition scholarships of varying amounts to women pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university.
Who the awards serve
The Wilmington (DE) Branch grants annual scholarships intended for a graduating female high school senior or an adult woman who lives in Delaware...
Overview
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) was founded in 1881 to bring together alumnae from different institutions for practical educational work. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to expanding opportunities for women, the Wilmington (DE) Branch has been awarding scholarships since 1914 and has done so without interruption. Each year the Wilmington Branch offers tuition scholarships of varying amounts to women pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university.
Who the awards serve
The Wilmington (DE) Branch grants annual scholarships intended for a graduating female high school senior or an adult woman who lives in Delaware...
MayesTelles Arizona Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
MayesTelles values education and understands that financial barriers can prevent qualified students from pursuing college. We are committed to helping motivated Arizona students access higher education regardless of their economic circumstances.
Who should apply
We are seeking Arizona high school seniors who intend to enroll in a community college or university and require extra financial support to pay for their education.
Scholarship award
MayesTelles will grant a $2,500.00 scholarship to assist with education-related costs for the 2026–2027 academic year. The award is renewable and may be extended for up to four years.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet all of...
Introduction
MayesTelles values education and understands that financial barriers can prevent qualified students from pursuing college. We are committed to helping motivated Arizona students access higher education regardless of their economic circumstances.
Who should apply
We are seeking Arizona high school seniors who intend to enroll in a community college or university and require extra financial support to pay for their education.
Scholarship award
MayesTelles will grant a $2,500.00 scholarship to assist with education-related costs for the 2026–2027 academic year. The award is renewable and may be extended for up to four years.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet all of...
Doris Karlik Local Scholarships
$1,000
Equity and opportunity for women and girls are central to AAUW’s purpose nationally and within our branch. Through our branch Charitable Foundation, we award the Doris Karlik Local Scholarships to women of Palm Beach County who are beginning or continuing undergraduate study. We also select and sponsor a local student to attend AAUW’s annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) in Maryland. Scholarship recipients and the NCCWSL designee are recognized at our annual installation dinner in May.
Scholarship details
- Award amounts: $500 to $1,000.
- Application fee: none.
- Next application deadline (all materials must be postmarked...
Equity and opportunity for women and girls are central to AAUW’s purpose nationally and within our branch. Through our branch Charitable Foundation, we award the Doris Karlik Local Scholarships to women of Palm Beach County who are beginning or continuing undergraduate study. We also select and sponsor a local student to attend AAUW’s annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) in Maryland. Scholarship recipients and the NCCWSL designee are recognized at our annual installation dinner in May.
Scholarship details
- Award amounts: $500 to $1,000.
- Application fee: none.
- Next application deadline (all materials must be postmarked...
Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will award two undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 each for the 2026–2027 academic year: the Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship(s). At least one scholarship will be awarded to a woman of color.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be 19 years old by April 1, 2026.
- Identify as female.
- Have completed at least 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) of college credit with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Reside within a 50-mile radius of Elgin; preference...
Introduction
The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will award two undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 each for the 2026–2027 academic year: the Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship(s). At least one scholarship will be awarded to a woman of color.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be 19 years old by April 1, 2026.
- Identify as female.
- Have completed at least 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) of college credit with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Reside within a 50-mile radius of Elgin; preference...
Illinois Anita Ritzler Scholarship
$1,000
Palos-Orland Area AAUW — Anita Ritzler Scholarship
Overview
The Palos Orland branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) funds the Anita Ritzler Scholarship to support women aged 40 and older who are pursuing education at Moraine Valley. Award funds may be applied toward tuition, required fees, and textbooks at Moraine Valley Community College.
Award Amount
$1,000
Who May Apply
- Female students who are at least 40 years old.
- Must be currently enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Academic and Enrollment Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be registered...
Palos-Orland Area AAUW — Anita Ritzler Scholarship
Overview
The Palos Orland branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) funds the Anita Ritzler Scholarship to support women aged 40 and older who are pursuing education at Moraine Valley. Award funds may be applied toward tuition, required fees, and textbooks at Moraine Valley Community College.
Award Amount
$1,000
Who May Apply
- Female students who are at least 40 years old.
- Must be currently enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Academic and Enrollment Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be registered...
AAUW Manhattan (KS) Branch Scholarships
$1,500
The Manhattan Branch, working with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, is providing scholarships for non-traditional female students enrolled at Kansas State University for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Branch anticipates awarding up to four incentive grants, each of which will be at least $1,500.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicant must be a woman classified as a non-traditional student and attending Kansas State University.
- Must meet K-State’s definition of full-time enrollment.
- Must have a minimum of two full semesters of coursework remaining before graduation.
- Students who are enrolled exclusively in distance education courses are not eligible.
- Applicant must...
The Manhattan Branch, working with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, is providing scholarships for non-traditional female students enrolled at Kansas State University for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Branch anticipates awarding up to four incentive grants, each of which will be at least $1,500.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicant must be a woman classified as a non-traditional student and attending Kansas State University.
- Must meet K-State’s definition of full-time enrollment.
- Must have a minimum of two full semesters of coursework remaining before graduation.
- Students who are enrolled exclusively in distance education courses are not eligible.
- Applicant must...
AAUW Minneapolis Branch Scholarships
$16,000
Introduction
Each year the Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis Branch of AAUW provides four-year college scholarships to women graduating from Minneapolis public high schools. Awards are intended for students who plan to earn a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university and who demonstrate both financial need and academic readiness for college-level work.
Eligibility
- Graduate of any Minneapolis Public High School
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated financial need
- Intention to pursue a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution
- Evidence of success in college-level coursework (for example: IB, AP, PSEO, CIS, etc.)
Award details...
Introduction
Each year the Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis Branch of AAUW provides four-year college scholarships to women graduating from Minneapolis public high schools. Awards are intended for students who plan to earn a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university and who demonstrate both financial need and academic readiness for college-level work.
Eligibility
- Graduate of any Minneapolis Public High School
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated financial need
- Intention to pursue a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution
- Evidence of success in college-level coursework (for example: IB, AP, PSEO, CIS, etc.)
Award details...
AAUW St. Paul Branch College Scholarships
$16,000
St. Paul College Club Inc. AAUW Scholarship — Application Information
The St. Paul College Club Inc. AAUW Scholarship is awarded each year to female students graduating from high schools in the St. Paul area who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship provides $4,000 per year, is renewable for up to four years, and is unrestricted—recipients may use the funds for tuition, living expenses, books, or other education-related costs.
Who is eligible
- Graduating female students from St. Paul-area high schools planning to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree.
Documents and materials you will need to submit
-...
St. Paul College Club Inc. AAUW Scholarship — Application Information
The St. Paul College Club Inc. AAUW Scholarship is awarded each year to female students graduating from high schools in the St. Paul area who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship provides $4,000 per year, is renewable for up to four years, and is unrestricted—recipients may use the funds for tuition, living expenses, books, or other education-related costs.
Who is eligible
- Graduating female students from St. Paul-area high schools planning to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree.
Documents and materials you will need to submit
-...
AAUW Carlisle Higher Education Scholarship
$2,000
AAUW Carlisle Branch supports women’s educational advancement and awards at least one $2,000 Higher Education Scholarship each year to a woman from Cumberland County or Perry County who is currently enrolled at an institution of higher learning. Recipients have come from a variety of backgrounds, including non-traditional students, women in doctoral programs, students pursuing associate or nursing credentials, and those in bachelor’s degree programs.
Eligibility (required)
- Be a woman who has lived in Cumberland County, PA or Perry County, PA for a minimum of one year.
- Have completed at least one year of college-level coursework (minimum 24 credits)....
AAUW Carlisle Branch supports women’s educational advancement and awards at least one $2,000 Higher Education Scholarship each year to a woman from Cumberland County or Perry County who is currently enrolled at an institution of higher learning. Recipients have come from a variety of backgrounds, including non-traditional students, women in doctoral programs, students pursuing associate or nursing credentials, and those in bachelor’s degree programs.
Eligibility (required)
- Be a woman who has lived in Cumberland County, PA or Perry County, PA for a minimum of one year.
- Have completed at least one year of college-level coursework (minimum 24 credits)....
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
$60,000
Introduction
Gordon A. Rich devoted much of his life to assisting individuals with limited means and opportunities, contributing time, energy, and resources to improve their circumstances. The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) was established to continue his philanthropic legacy.
Eligibility and Applicant Requirements
- Applicants must be the dependent children of full‑time employees working in the financial services sector. Qualifying employers include commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance firms, fund and asset managers, credit card and finance companies, and similar financial businesses as determined by the Foundation. The sponsoring employee must currently be employed and have at least...
Introduction
Gordon A. Rich devoted much of his life to assisting individuals with limited means and opportunities, contributing time, energy, and resources to improve their circumstances. The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) was established to continue his philanthropic legacy.
Eligibility and Applicant Requirements
- Applicants must be the dependent children of full‑time employees working in the financial services sector. Qualifying employers include commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance firms, fund and asset managers, credit card and finance companies, and similar financial businesses as determined by the Foundation. The sponsoring employee must currently be employed and have at least...
Review It Scholarship
$1,000
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are renowned philanthropists who passionately back a wide range of organizations including: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsThe Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship has the following eligibility...
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are renowned philanthropists who passionately back a wide range of organizations including: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsThe Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship has the following eligibility...
