AAUW National

AAUW is a non-profit, non partisan network of 150,000 men and women with 1,500 local branches and 700 college and university partners who work to fulfill the AAUW mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

It is a powerful network with a mission-based program that

  • Researches current gender equity issues
  • Provides resources and supports education as the gateway to financial security for women
  • Supports efforts to eliminate discrimination and harassment on campus and in the community
  • Provides resources to support activities that make a difference in local communities
  • Supports international women through CARE, One Shared World, the Central Asia Institute and the Clinton Global Initiative.

News from National:  

Fellowships and Grants Open Date for applications has moved
to September 16!

Branch/State Scholarship Programs and Title IX Restrictions
Some branches and states who award scholarships and other
awards for women and girls through federally funded colleges,
universities and/or public schools may be experiencing
challenges/roadblocks in their ability to do so because of Title IX
restrictions. This is happening more frequently and is based on
Department of Education guidelines which you can read more
about here.

Five Star Resources and FY25
As summer draws to a close, many branches are gearing up for
their fall programs. The updated FY25 Five Star Program Criteria,
covering branch activities from July 1, 2024, through June 30,
2025, serve as a framework for branch success. Every branch
has the opportunity to earn a star in one or more
categories. The Five Star Program Page has been updated to
show the criteria required to achieve stars this year. Additionally,
the Five Star Program page now includes a Frequently Asked
Questions section to address common inquiries. We will continue
to update these resources throughout the year based on leader
feedback.

AAUW is a 501(c) 3 organization. AAUW FUNDS support Fellowships for Graduate Women, the Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF), the Leadership and Training Institute (LTI) and Research and Project Grants. These funds carry out AAUW’S educational and research work.

Website: www.aauw.org  Check out members’ only section by using your member # or e-mail address and access the AAUW HELPLINE at helpline@aauw.org. Members receive the quarterly AAUW OUTLOOK and can sign up to receive Action Alerts, Action Fund Updates and Washington Update.