AAUW Carlisle Higher Education Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by American Association of University Women Inc
Scholarship Overview
The AAUW Carlisle Branch awards at least one Higher Education Scholarship each year to support women pursuing higher education. The award is $2,000 and is open to women from Cumberland or Perry County who are attending any institution of higher education. Past recipients have included traditional and non-traditional students in associate, nursing, bachelor’s, and doctoral programs.
- At least one $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually.
- Applicants may attend any institution of higher education.
- Past recipients have pursued a range of degrees and programs.
Eligibility and Requirements
Applicants must meet the residency, academic, financial-need, and enrollment requirements below. They must submit a completed application and a college transcript by January 19, 2027. Applicants selected for an interview or scholarship must also meet the participation requirements listed here.
Eligibility:
- Be a woman who has lived in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or Perry County, Pennsylvania, for at least one year.
- Have successfully completed at least one year of college and earned a minimum of 24 credits.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be enrolled in a program at a regionally accredited college, university, or institute that leads to an associate or equivalent degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher degree.
- Submit a completed application and an official or unofficial college transcript by January 19, 2027.
- If invited, attend an in-person interview in Carlisle on February 20, 2027. The Scholarship Committee will notify applicants by early February 2027 if they will be interviewed.
- If selected, attend the AAUW Carlisle Branch Scholarship Banquet in Carlisle on April 27, 2027, at 6:00 p.m., and give formal remarks about educational and career goals.
- Agree to allow the AAUW Carlisle Branch to use the applicant’s name, picture, and/or biographical information for publication.
Application Preparation
Prepare the materials and information needed before completing the application. Applicants may upload a college transcript with the application, so it should be available as a PDF. The application also requires a personal statement of no more than 500 words.
- Gather names and contact information for two references.
- Review college costs for the 2027–28 academic year and available financial resources, including scholarships, loans, and work income.
- Prepare a PDF copy of the college transcript for upload.
- Write a personal statement of no more than 500 words.