Provided by AAUW
AAUW Career Development Grants provide up to $8,000 to women pursuing short-term, accredited certificate or training programs (not degree programs) that lead to employment or advancement in fields where women are underrepresented. Funds are disbursed in full at the start of the grant term. Applications are reviewed on a competitive, rolling basis and awards are granted annually.
Award amount
$8,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Identify as a woman
Have applied or been accepted to a certificate or training program in a field where women are underrepresented and comprise less than 50% of the workforce
Or currently employed in a field where women comprise less than 50% of senior leadership positions nationally, regionally, or locally, if pursuing executive leadership or management training
Program start date must fall between 2026-09-01 and 2026-12-30
Programs must be offered by accredited or licensed institutions and lead to professional advancement or employment
Hold at least an associate’s degree or higher
Applicants must provide proof of degree and transcripts
Applicants must provide proof of underrepresentation (link showing current percentage of women employed in the field) and cite the source
Applicants must submit proof of program accreditation
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Not current members of the AAUW Board of Directors
Not employees of AAUW (including paid/unpaid, part-time/temporary employees, consultants, interns, contract employees)
Not current AAUW Review Panelists
Not immediate family (spouses and dependent children) of the individuals above
Not applicants for another national AAUW fellowship or grant in the same year
Not previous national AAUW fellowship or grant recipients (excluding Community Action Grants or branch/local AAUW awards)
Grant funds cannot be used for a degree program or for completing a certificate within a degree program
Applicants recommended for an award whose program differs from that envisioned at application will be disqualified
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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