The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has funding opportunities for graduate women and scholars. The deadlines for the 2016-17 academic year are fast approaching!

You will be able to access the online information: http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/

American Fellowships

-Women pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks.

-Applications are open August 1^st, 2016
Funding: $6,000–$30,000
Deadline: November 15

Selected Professions Fellowships

-Women pursuing full-time study in a master’s or professional degree program in which women are underrepresented, including STEM, law, business, and medicine.

-Applications are open August 1^st, 2016
Funding: $5,000–$18,000
Deadline: January 10

International Fellowships

-Women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

-Applications are open August 1^st, 2016
Funding: $18,000–$30,000
Deadline: December 1

Career Development Grants

-Women pursuing a certificate or degree to advance their careers, change careers, or reenter the workforce and whose bachelor’s degree was received at least five years before the award period.

-Applications are open August 1^st, 2016
Funding: $2,000–$12,000
Deadline: December 15

Community Action Grants

-Individuals, AAUW branches and states, and nonprofit organizations to fund innovative programs or nondegree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls

-Applications are open August 1^st, 2016
Funding: One-year grant, $2,000-$7,000
Two-year grant, $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: March 15