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AAUW Now Accepting 2017 Scholarships Applications

AAUW Now accepting applications for local scholarships.

Are you a young woman pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree, or do you know someone who is? The Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is now accepting applications from eligible candidates for our Local 2017 Scholarship Awards.

To qualify, applicants must currently reside or previously resided in either the Walnut Creek city limits or its unincorporated area boundaries, or in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District area boundaries while attending public or private high school.

Undergraduate candidates must have at least junior standing at a 4-year college or university no later than the fall of 2017, and candidates pursuing an advanced degree must be accepted at an accredited 4-year college or university no later than the fall of 2017.

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Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of scholarship, educational goals, financial need, campus or community involvement and letters of recommendation.

Complete information and 2017 Scholarship Application Packets are available on our Website. (http://daw-ca.aauw.net/2017-scholarship/) Application packet must be postmarked by Saturday, April 1, 2017.

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