AAUW Sacramento (CA) Branch Scholarships
$2,000
AAUW Sacramento supports women in reaching their academic and professional ambitions and contributes to the community by raising funds and awarding scholarships. The Sacramento branch provides scholarship awards to applicants who meet the following requirements.
Eligibility
1. Applicant must be a woman who is age 21 or older.
2. Currently attending one of the following institutions:
- American River College
- Cosumnes River College
- Sacramento City College
- Folsom Lake College
- California State University, Sacramento
- University of California, Davis
3. Has completed a minimum of 12 units of credit at an accredited college or university with a...
AAUW Sacramento supports women in reaching their academic and professional ambitions and contributes to the community by raising funds and awarding scholarships. The Sacramento branch provides scholarship awards to applicants who meet the following requirements.
Eligibility
1. Applicant must be a woman who is age 21 or older.
2. Currently attending one of the following institutions:
- American River College
- Cosumnes River College
- Sacramento City College
- Folsom Lake College
- California State University, Sacramento
- University of California, Davis
3. Has completed a minimum of 12 units of credit at an accredited college or university with a...
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...
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...
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 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...
SPE Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
The SPE Foundation awards a range of scholarships to students who have demonstrated, or otherwise indicated, an interest in the plastics sector. Eligible applicants should be pursuing a major or coursework that supports a career in plastics — this includes, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, journalism, or communications. Applicants must also be in good academic standing at their college or university.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open.
The SPE Foundation awards a range of scholarships to students who have demonstrated, or otherwise indicated, an interest in the plastics sector. Eligible applicants should be pursuing a major or coursework that supports a career in plastics — this includes, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, journalism, or communications. Applicants must also be in good academic standing at their college or university.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open.
Directing Change Student Film Scholarship
$1,000
Intro / Who this is for The Directing Change Film Contest invites youth ages 12–25 to use filmmaking and storytelling to raise awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, and other important topics affecting their communities. Eligibility and ownership basics - Participants must be between 12 and 25 years old. - All entries become co-owned with the contest organizers when release forms are signed. You retain the right to use your work, and we may also display submissions (for example, on the contest website and social media). - If a participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian...
Intro / Who this is for The Directing Change Film Contest invites youth ages 12–25 to use filmmaking and storytelling to raise awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, and other important topics affecting their communities. Eligibility and ownership basics - Participants must be between 12 and 25 years old. - All entries become co-owned with the contest organizers when release forms are signed. You retain the right to use your work, and we may also display submissions (for example, on the contest website and social media). - If a participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian...
Christophers Annual Video Contest for College Students
$2,000
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (maximum running time: 5 minutes) that communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that a single individual can make a meaningful difference. Submissions may use any genre or visual approach but must be uploaded through the online submission system.
Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled in and attending undergraduate or graduate coursework (full- or part-time) at some point between September 2025 and May 2026.
Key deadlines and announcement
- Submission deadline: February 15, 2026.
- Winners will be announced on May 1, 2026.
- Follow @thechristophersnyc on...
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (maximum running time: 5 minutes) that communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that a single individual can make a meaningful difference. Submissions may use any genre or visual approach but must be uploaded through the online submission system.
Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled in and attending undergraduate or graduate coursework (full- or part-time) at some point between September 2025 and May 2026.
Key deadlines and announcement
- Submission deadline: February 15, 2026.
- Winners will be announced on May 1, 2026.
- Follow @thechristophersnyc on...
