This grant is for women seeking to enter, transition into, or advance within fields where women are underrepresented, especially in STEM, business, law, and leadership roles. The grants support short-term, accredited certificate or training programs that lead to employment or advancement within 6-12 months. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, identify as women, hold at least an Associate’s degree, and be pursuing professional advancement in fields where women hold less than 50% representation. Degree programs are not eligible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, competitive basis, and funds are disbursed at the start of the grant term.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must identify as a woman.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Applicants must hold at least an Associate’s degree or higher.
Applicants must be applied, accepted, or enrolled in a certificate or training program in a field where women comprise less than 50% of the workforce, OR currently employed in a field where women comprise less than 50% of senior leadership positions if pursuing executive leadership or management training.
Programs must be offered by accredited or licensed institutions and lead to professional advancement or employment.
Women pursuing degree programs (e.g. Master’s Degree) are not eligible.
How to apply
Application via AAUW Fellowships & Grants Application Portal.
Accurate and complete application materials as specified in the portal.
What you get
Up to $8,000 in grant funding, disbursed in full at the beginning of the grant term or program start.
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