AAUW’s career-development grants are offered to women in graduate study who are preparing to re-enter the workforce or change careers; preference is given to women of color, women pursuing their first advanced degree, or those seeking advanced credentials in nontraditional fields.
Deadline: November
Value: $2,000–$20,000
Eligibility: Career Development Grants are open to women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents; hold an earned (not honorary) bachelor’s degree; received their bachelor’s degree on or before June 30, 2012; do not hold an earned (not honorary) graduate or professional degree; plan to enroll or are enrolled in courses/activities that are required for professional employment or advancement; and plan to enroll or are enrolled in one of the following: Bachelor’s or associate degree program that is different from the field of study of the previously earned bachelor’s degree Master’s degree program Certification program Technical school Professional degree (e.g., law or medicine)
Fellowship Type: Undergraduate, Graduate
Nomination: No, but strongly encouraged to work with office
Website: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants
