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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization that promotes advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Founded in 1881, AAUW offers scholarships, action for gender equity, and support for personal and professional growth, community leadership, and friendship. At the state and national, AAUW values and seeks members of every race, creed, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and level of physical ability.

The Orlando/Winter Park branch was founded in 1928 and currently has over 100 members. AAUW membership is open to all graduates who hold an Associate Degree or higher or the equivalent from an accredited college or university, as well as student affiliate groups. Members enjoy the opportunity to meet other professional women and participate in numerous special interest groups. Monthly buffet breakfast meetings (September – May) are held on the second Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. The March meeting, benefitting the scholarship fund, is traditionally dedicated to a Literary Luncheon featuring a published author. Meetings feature diverse programs and speakers discussing current events and women’s issues.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Women applicants only. Scholarship awarded varies from $500 - $2000.

AAUW ORLANDO/WINTER PARK BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is supported by individual member contributions to fulfill AAUW’s mission.

RUTH RIALES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Ruth Riales’ generous bequest in January 2008 funds this annual scholarship. Ruth highly valued education but was not college-educated herself. Her wish through this bequest was to help other women achieve their educational goals.

APPLICATION

Scholarship application deadline: February 15

Download the application here.

Submit application to: Karen Buchan, 3332 S.M.U. Court, Orlando 32817.

More information, contact Scholarship Committee chair: Karen Buchan (407-678-1212), or Barbara Knapp (407-282-5449), or Joan Rinaldi (407-678-3013)

All applicants will be notified by April 1st.

We congratulate you on your decision to pursue a college degree and thank you for your scholarship application. Please also consider joining our local AAUW chapter.