AAUW has a long & distinguished history of advancing educational & professional opportunities for women in the U.S. & around the globe. 

Since 1888, AAUW has been one of the largest funders of women’s graduate education, investing in women who go on to change the world. Each year AAUW provides millions of dollars in fellowships, grants, and awards for outstanding women around the globe and for community action projects. AAUW also funds pioneering research on women, girls, and education.

AAUW offers a number of fellowship programs which provide grant monies to women pursuing doctoral and postdoctoral studies. One such fellowship is was founded in 1997 and named in honor of AAUW-Walla Walla member Dina Baker, who passed away in 2021. Our branch, with help from other branches, saw that $100,000 fellowship fully funded in 2004. Women scholars who receive grants from this ongoing fellowship fund have our branch to thank.

Scholars

AAUW College Scholarship Recipients 2023

STEM Student Scholars

These college juniors have declared a STEM major and will receive a $3,000 scholarship to continue their studies:  

  • Amy Ruiz

  • Dilraj Kaur

  • Emilia Rojas

  • Lexus Brooks

  • Luz Vasquez-Perez

  • Natalie Reyes

  • Wynter Doyle

Students Returning to College After a Pause in Education

The following recipients will use their $3,000 scholarship to resume their college education after experiencing an interruption or hardship:

  • Alexiah Nuno-Herrera 

  • Crystal Madrigal

  • Jennifer Combs

  • Jessica Lambert

  • Jacquelyn Waggoner

  • Kerrin Griggs

  • Lisbeth Corona

  • Misha Patel

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Future Leaders

National Conference for College Women Student Leaders  (NCCWSL)

Each year, AAUW brings together college women from around the country for three days of leadership training, inspiration, and networking. This is the tenth year the AAUW-Walla Walla Branch is offering NCCWSL scholarships. This significant scholarship pays for tuition, travel, and lodging for the conference.

This year’s conference will take place May 30 - June 1, 2024, at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. Applicants, if selected, will join hundreds of young women come to turn a moment into a movement. The 2024 theme is “Dare to be…”

VISIT OUR NCCWSL PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS & APPLICATIONS

2023 NCCWSL Attendees

  • Samantha Coyle

  • Nina Horn

  • Joy Nampaso

Neighbors

Community Mini Grants
AAUW-Walla Walla raises funds for women’s scholarships, mini grants, and community projects.

To be considered for these financial grants, projects must be local (Walla Walla Valley & Milton-Freewater), address our AAUW mission, and provide visibility for the AAUW-Walla Walla branch. These grants are not designated for ongoing operational funding sources.

For 2024, our branch has renewed focus on advocating for equity, education, and opportunities for local women and girls to achieve their full potential.

Download our 2024 application here.
Application submission deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024

Pictured here is one of our esteemed 2023 mini-grant recipients, COCOA, celebrating the Juneteenth Jubilee at Washington Park!

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Your generous contribution — in any amount — to the AAUW-Walla Walla Scholarship Fund will be used to fund scholarships for local women and girls pursuing higher education.

We appreciate your support!

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