National Scholarships: The AAUW Educational Foundation

The AAUW Educational Foundation, which is the largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers and those professions where women are underrepresented. The Foundation funds:

• groundbreaking research
• fellowships and grants for outstanding women from around the globe
• special awards
• vital community action projects
• symposia, roundtables and forums

The Foundation's cornerstone has always been the remarkable energy and commitment of AAUW members, other individuals, corporations, and foundations that make contributions and help raise money for the Foundation's work.

Your contribution to the AAUW Educational Foundation will promote educational opportunities for women and girls through out the nation and the world. The AAUW Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible for federal income purposes.

For more information, visit www.aauw.org/ef.

Local Scholarships: Baker Telfer Scholarships

This scholarship fund was established in memory of the sons of Arlene Baker and Carol Telfer. The awards are given to graduating female students who plan to continue college with a major in the field of mathematics or science.

West Harris County Branch AAUW supports this scholarship fund that awards $1000 to one female graduate from each of these three districts: Houston ISD, Alief ISD, and Spring Branch ISD. The awards are given to those girls who exemplify scholarship in their studies in mathematics and science. They must be planning to go to a four year college with a major in math or science. Presentation of the awards is highlight of the June branch meeting/luncheon.

Scholarship funds are obtained through generous donations by members and fund raising events.

Those wishing to make contributions should contact Pat Dach dachmp@hal-pc.org. Those wishing to apply for this scholarship should contact one of the high school counselors at the school districts mentioned above.