AAUW Amador Branch encourages higher education by awarding scholarships to local women. Funding for the scholarships varies based on income of the annual Home Tour.
The number of scholarships and the amount of each award will be determined by the Amador Branch Board annually.
The Amador Branch of AAUW is offering college scholarships to Amador County women and girls in 2010. AAUW Amador began awarding college scholarships in 1976-77 and has added new types of scholarships and increased amounts of awards over the years as the Annual Home Tour, the main funding source, has become increasingly successful. This year the 38th Home Tour was Saturday, April 17, in Volcano.
The scholarships support women who are currently working towards Bachelor’s or graduate degrees or who plan to attend a California community college in fall 2011. A Re-Entry Scholarship for women who have either put off or interrupted their education is now being offered. This award will be on the basis of financial need, and an expressed interest in further education.
Community College Scholarships will be awarded to Amador County residents on the basis of personal and career goals, grade point average and a personal interview. High school seniors and women who are pursuing vocational training or changing careers are encouraged to apply.
Applications are available from local high school counselors, community college financial aid advisors and Amador County libraries. For criteria and applications, view the scholarship page of the organization’s website: www.aauwamador.org/scholarships or contact the AAUW Community College Scholarship Chairperson, Marge Chisholm at P.O. Box 155, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. (209)267-0189. These applications must be postmarked by March 5, 2010.
The Upper Division/Graduate Scholarships will be awarded to Amador County residents on the basis of need, grade point average and personal and professional goals. One of the few scholarships of its type in Amador County, this substantial amount assists women and girls who have made educational progress through two years and who will enter at least their junior year of higher education. The website also has necessary information to apply, or contact AAUW Upper Division/Graduate Scholarship Chairperson, Nancy Street, 16473 Meadow Vista Dr., Pioneer, CA 95666. (209)295-1273 Deadline for postmarks for this and the Re-entry Scholarships is April 1, 2010. EMAIL:streetjb@volcano.net
Applications are also available at public libraries in Jackson, Ione, Pioneer and Plymouth.
AAUW Tech Trek Scholarships for summer science camp for junior high school girls.
Science teachers will nominate eligible girls for consideration.
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