American Association of University Women Scholarship

Funded by Longmont AAUW Branch

Max Amount Awarded

$1,000

One Time

Deadline

February 28, 2026

Scholarships Awarded

1 Winner

Eligibility

Focus Area

Education, health, and in fields in which women are currently underrepresented.

Specific Eligibility

For women pursuing careers in education, health, and in fields in which women are currently underrepresented.

Academic Requirements

Must have received a high school diploma.
Must have completed at least 30 college credit hours.
Must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0.
Must be currently working towards an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or certificate at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States (full-time or part-time).

Residency/Graduation Requirement

Must have graduated from a St. Vrain Valley School District High School or currently reside within the St. Vrain Valley School District.

Amounts Awarded

One-Time Scholarships: Up to $4,500 awarded.
Note: The number of scholarships granted will vary from year to year, which means the maximum amount will vary depending on the number of recipients.

Purpose

The AAUW strives to break through educational and economic barriers so that all women have an equal chance. Through advocacy, education, and research, AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls. The purpose of this scholarship program is to provide scholarships to encourage women to pursue higher education in order to increase their ability to have a positive impact in their field and community, including women returning to school to update their knowledge/skills.

Use of Funds

Scholarship awards must be used within 12 months of the award date. Scholarship award is restricted to tuition and fees. Award amounts will be split between semesters/terms unless requested differently.
NOTE: The scholarship award does not fund Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) certifications, or similar courses required for state licensing renewal or salary advancement.

Application Details

College transcript including fall grades, resume and essay.
NOTE: Prior recipients of the AAUW Longmont Scholarship are eligible to re-apply.

Awarded + Closed