Scholarships

American Association of University Women St. George Branch advances equity for women and girls in Southern Utah through philanthropy, advocacy, and education. Each year we award scholarships averaging $1,000 each to eligible Southern Utah area women.

Our Scholarship Committee establishes the criteria of scholarships and determines the awardees based on women who demonstrate a financial need and have the potential for educational success by completing their degree. Sources of funding include the annual gala event, other Branch sponsored fundraisers and private donations.

Scholarship Facts

• The Scholarship Program began in 1986 and was the first program of AAUW St. George Branch. 
• Founded with the educational goal to support non-traditional and traditional women reach their career potential and financial security. 
• The number of scholarships awarded has grown each year from 1 recipient in 1986 to 44 in 2020. 
• In 2014 a partnership was formed with the Women’s Resource Center at Dixie State University to foster mentorships between students and community business women.
• In 2015, an independent mentorship component was added with AAUW members acting as mentors to recipients, if they requested it.

Scholarship Requirements

Scholarships are available to female Utah residents in the greater St. George area who demonstrate a financial need and ability to finish their degree.

• Women who are attending, or plan to attend, a local college or university to continue their educational goals. This also applies to females with a GED.
• Dixie Technology College female students are considered if they intend to continue their education after their certification program. 
• Support for Graduate Degree programs.
• Financial need is based on FAFSA approval.
• Demonstrate an ability to finish a four-year degree. 
• For college students, a 2.5 GPA is required.
• Part-time (6 hours) and full-time students are eligible. 

Previous scholarship recipients may re-apply and receive a maximum of three awards. 

Along with the application, the following documents are required at submission:

• Your official transcript of grades from your current institution.
• Incoming freshmen students only: High School transcript or GED.
• One current, signed letter of reference from a teacher, professor or employer.

Applicants must complete the application form and submit with all supporting documents by March 4, 2021. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date.

Select the Scholarship Application 2021-2022 button at the top of the page, and you will be directed to the application form. 

Applications are currently open.

Selected candidates will be scheduled for an interview with the scholarship committee to be held towards the end of March 2021. Applicants will be notified of status by mid-April.

For questions please send an email to: scholarships@aauwstg.org