Amount: $20,000
Deadline: November 15
Level: graduate, professional
Renewable: No
About
AAUW Career Development Grants provide financial support for women pursuing master's or professional degrees, with a focus on helping them advance in their careers, especially in fields where women are underrepresented, such as business and finance leadership.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- Demographic: women
- Woman with a bachelor's degree seeking to advance her career, change careers, or re-enter the workforce
- Supports coursework for master's or professional degrees
- Preference given to women of color and women pursuing degrees in non-traditional fields (including business and finance leadership)
Required Materials
- Online application
- Resume
- Essays
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Budget information
Timeline
Applications open August 1. Deadline November 15. Notifications in February.
Tips
Clearly articulate how your degree will help you advance professionally and contribute to your chosen field. Emphasize your leadership potential and any efforts to promote diversity or empower women. Highlight your specific career goals.