2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our new board took the reins on July 1, 2019.
Read About the 2025 AAUW Strategic Priorities
(Read the Strategic Plan One-Pager)
Our Purpose: AAUW advances equity for women and girls by championing success in higher education — a vital pathway to economic security. For over 140 years, AAUW has led the fight for gender equity through advocacy, funding, and collective action.
Strategic Priorities:
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Fund Higher Education
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Remove Barriers to Success in Education and the Workplace
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Strengthen AAUW’s Reach
Call to Action: In a time of growing challenges to education access, AAUW must meet this moment. This strategic plan renews our commitment to higher education as the key to equity and empowers a stronger, unified movement to create lasting change.
Read About AAUW North Carolina Fellows & Grantees!
The Fellowships and Grants webpage has links to the names of Fellowship and Grant recipients for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 years. Learn details about their accomplishments!
Funding Opportunities
Whether you’re advancing your academic journey or spearheading community programming, AAUW has fellowship and grant opportunities to support your vision. From funding academic pursuits across diverse fields to empowering K–12 STEM initiatives for girls, we’re here to help you make an impact.
Ready to see if you qualify? Review the eligibility requirements and application instructions to find the best fit for your goals!
Applications Open: August 1
Application Deadline: September 30
Info Session Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Deadline: September 30
Info Session Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure which option works best for you? Take this quiz and find out!
For Individuals
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- American Dissertation Fellowship
- American Short-Term Research Publication Grant
- American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship
- Career Development Grant
- International Fellowship (Master’s and Doctorate Degrees)
- International Project Grant
- International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Selected Professions Fellowship
For Organizations