The Erie Branch of the American Association of University Women will award several scholarships totaling up to $15,000 this year to qualified applicants. Applications must be received by Friday, April 4, 2025. Funds will be awarded in May, 2025.

Adult Student Scholarship Requirements:

The scholarships are for Erie County women who are full or part-time non-traditional students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program with regional accreditation.  An applicant must:

• be an Erie County resident age 24 or over
• be working toward her first undergraduate degree
• have completed at least twenty-four (24) credit hours
• have a GPA of at least 3.0
• have not previously received an AAUW adult student scholarship award

Refugee and Immigrant Scholarship Requirements:

The scholarships are for Erie County women who are full or part-time students enrolled in or plan to enroll in an English or ESL/GED program.

• Be a refugee or immigrant to the United States within the last 10 years.
• Be an Erie County resident.
• Funds must be used for an English or ESL/GED  program
• Have not previously received an AAUW RISA scholarship award.

In addition to this form, we will need a biographical essay of between 250-500 words, a copy of the student's most recent transcript (if applicable), and completion of the financial statement (if applicable).

As indicated on the application, applicants must submit the completed materials (either hard copy or email) by April 4, 2025.

For more information or questions, please email us at scholarshipaauw@gmail.com

Download and complete the applications here: 

Scholarship for Adult Women Application 2025

Scholarship for Refugee and Immigrant Women Application 2025