American Association of University Women Educational Foundation

Santa Fe Branch

UNM–Extended University

6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Phone: 505/828-1234

Email: foundation@aauw.org

Website: http://www.aauw-sf.org

Date Established: 1981.

Purpose and Activities: With more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide the AAUW advocates education and equity. Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day: educational, social, economic, and political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our public policy efforts, programs, Leadership and Training Institute, and diversity initiatives.  The foundation also offers Masters & Professional Awards and Engineering Dissertation Awards to help end low participation of women. The foundation also provides funding through the Community Action Grants program. The Albuquerque Branch also offers a Research and Projects Endowment for grants to communities or individuals to do research have an event or do research for advancement of women.

Eligibility Requirements: In 1995 the Santa Fe AAUW established the AAUW/UNM Scholarship Endowment Fund at the University of New Mexico. Each year in April, a $2,000 scholarship for tuition and books is awarded to a woman resident of Santa Fe County who is enrolled as a full time graduate student at any UNM campus, and who has demonstrated academic promise, achievement and financial need. Requirements for Community Action grants are: US citizen / permanent resident, endorsement / involvement of your local AAUW branch or state branch, project is to promote education or equity for women / girls, and project activities have to take place within the US. Specific information for other programs can be found on the website listed above or www.aauw.org.

Application Data: More information and guidelines are available at the Web address listed above under “Ed. Foundation.”

Deadline: Check website for details.

Fiscal Information: Varies by program. The total amount of the Scholarship Endowment Fund is about $40K.

Note: Many other Fellowships and awards are available and information can be found at www.aauw.org.