Graduate Students

Our Fall 2024 award is offered to members of single-parent households who are pursuing an education in law. The applicant must be a single parent or a child of a single parent. 

Interested candidates are to write a policy brief to their Congressperson or local politician detailing the gaps in the current food policy and why increased regulations will help reduce the risk for developing cancer due to carcinogens’ consumption. 

To enter students are to write an essay of 1,000 words on the following subject:

“What does your community mean to you? Discuss your commitment to both your school and the larger community. Provide examples of ways that you have benefited from and helped enrich the communities in which you are involved. This can include helping those who are injured or in need of assistance, volunteer work, tutoring, etc.”.

This scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of leaders in their respective industries so they can make an impact. Any undergraduate or graduate student with leadership skills may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

This scholarship aims to foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and support by supporting the next generation of mental health advocates. Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is committed to helping others through emotional and mental health support

This scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of advanced degrees by supporting law students throughout their educational journeys. Any current law student may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

One of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing more than $4.3 million in funding for more than 270 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations. Due to the longstanding, generous contributions of AAUW members, a broader community of women continues to gain access to educational and economic opportunities — breaking through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.