The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fort Atkinson Branch has announced that it is accepting applications for the organization’s “Grants for Gals” scholarship program through Sept. 15.
According to information released by the group, the non-traditional scholarship is offered to provide a one-time grant to local girls and women to help meet an educational, leadership or professional advancement need. It is not available for college credit or to supplement living expenses.
The grant is offered to girls and women who are at least 10 years old and live, work or attend school in the Fort Atkinson community. Grants will be awarded based on the applicant’s essay, letter(s) of recommendation, project or goal quality, and financial need. Grants will be awarded in amounts between $100 and $700, the release stated.
Grants are dispersed twice a year, with applications due on Sept. 15 and April 15 each year.
Grants can provide opportunities for girls to attend programming, like camps, that their parents might not otherwise be able to afford, or women to achieve specialized accreditation to advance a career. Grants fill a niche not offered by traditional scholarships, the release noted.
To apply for a grant, visit https://grantsforgals.org and complete the online application. Applicants may also print the application and mail it to Grants For Gals, P.O. Box 624, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538.
About AAUW
According to the release, AAUW Fort Atkinson has been serving Fort Atkinson and the surrounding area since 1957, helping the advancement of girls and women for 65 years. Those who join AAUW, become a member of a community that works to break through educational and economic barriers, giving all women “a fair chance,” the release stated. The group’s mission, the release noted is to advance “gender equity through research, education and advocacy.” Its vision is to promote “equity for all.” To learn more, visit: https://fortatkinson-wi.aauw.net.
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