American Association of University Women,
Atlanta Branch

Guidelines for the AAUW 2010
Scholarship Applicant

1.    Apply for financial aid at the Atlanta area college or university you will         attend in Fall 2010.

2.    Review these criteria for the AAUW award. Preference is given to                 women who are:

           a.    At least 30 years of age.

b.    Legal residents of Georgia attending a regionally accredited                Atlanta area college or university. 

c.    Returning to school to complete a bachelor’s degree.

d.    A college junior or senior in Fall 2010 (full or part time).

e.    Seeking funds for supplemental expenses (e.g., books, fees, childcare,  transportation). Tuition funds must be covered from other sources.

f.    In good academic standing.

g.   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, as well as Education and Nursing. 

3.    Click attached application to download and complete. 

       Arrange for the following to be sent:

a.    Academic transcript from current or most recent institution.

b.    Letter of reference from someone who knows you well (not a                 family member).

4.  Send the completed application, transcript, and letter of reference to:

AAUW Scholarship Committee
1795 Riverside Road
Roswell, GA 30076

5.    Materials must be postmarked on or before March 1, 2010.

Be sure that all forms are completed accurately. If you have questions, please call 770-998-2444 or 404-261-7646 (AAUW Bookroom) or e-mail scholarship@aauwatlanta.org Those awarded scholarships will be invited to attend an Atlanta Branch, AAUW meeting and to participate in our annual fundraising event, the AAUW Bookfair, a sale of used books.