Scholarship

Announcing
American Association of University Women
Greater Richmond Branch Scholarships

For many years, GRAAUW and its predecessor organizations have provided scholarships to young women needing assistance in pursing their community college and university education. GRAAUW held a successful virtual fundraiser and is continuing the tradition this year.  More information about any available scholarships will be posted by June 1. 

Historically:

Women applicants majoring in all academic fields are encouraged to apply. Those majoring in any of the following programs will be given additional consideration: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and other non-traditional majors.  Two individuals will receive a $1000 award which may only be used for tuition or supplemental expenses such as books or fees.
 
Note: Preference is given to women who are
  • residents of Virginia,
  • enrolled in a  two or four year undergraduate degree program of a Greater Richmond area community college or university,
  • have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours, and
  • are in good academic standing.

Scholarship Application Resources:

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AAUW is a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university institution partners. For more than 128 years, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day: educational, social, economic, and political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in all aspects of our work. AAUW’s Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

Previous Scholarship recipients:
 

2018  3 scholarships were awarded:
$1,000.00
Victoria Alford,19, a student leader of the Great Expectations program at Reynolds Community College.  Victoria has a 4.0 GPA after completing 24 credits towards a General Studies Degree with the goal of transferring into the Dietetics Program at James Madison University.

$1,000.00
Sarah Izabel, 30, a native of Brazil, who has a 3.6 GPA after completing 158 credit hours of her Biology and Psychology majors at VCU.  Sarah has a seven year old son, is a research assistant in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at VCU and plans to apply to a joint MD/PhD program to achieve her goal of serving as a physician while continuing to work in neurological research.

$500.00
Haley Smith 21, who has a 3.8 GPA after completing 75 hours towards her Criminal Justice degree at VCU.  Haley currently serves as an intake counselor for SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) and is focused on the career goal of practicing law as a Guardian Ad Litem to continue her work in the juvenile justice system.