The AAUW Educational Foundation, which is the largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
Further information available from the AAUW website.The Foundation supports scholars pursuing a vast spectrum of academic research; public school teachers promoting girls’ achievement in math, science, and technology; and community activists helping to improve the lives of women and girls through education. Funding also assists women at critical stages of their careers, as well as those preparing for professions underrepresented by women. In addition, special funding is available for a college/university scholar-in-residence to research issues of gender and equity.
In all, the Foundation has helped more than 7,500 women in more than 120 nations pursue their personal and professional goals through fellowships, grants, and awards.In 2000-2001, 268 outstanding women received Foundation funding. Each year, approximately 25 percent of recipients (not including International Fellows) are women of color.
To qualify for a fellowship or grant, applicants must demonstrate scholarly or professional excellence as identified in the program criteria. Preference is given to women whose civic, community, or professional work shows a commitment to advancing the lives of women and girls.
The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women, and to foster equity and positive societal change.
In principle and in practice, the AAUW Educational Foundation values and seeks diversity. There are no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Applicants are not required to be members of AAUW or contributors to the AAUW Educational Foundation.