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 of $area women. 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 of approximately $500-$3,000 each to Southern Utah area women.

Our Scholarship Committee establishes the categories of scholarships and determine the awardees. Scholarship recipients are announced and introduced to the membership at the May luncheon meeting. Sources of funding include our annual Gala, other Branch sponsored fundraisers and private donations.

Our scholarships are available to women who are Utah residents who attend (or are planning to attend) DSU, our eSMART Camp graduates, GED graduates and for the first time, UT residents attending Mohave community college . Since 2016, DXATC women students are considered if they intend to continue at DSU after their certification program. Awards are based on need and ability to finish a four year degree. A 2.5 GPA is required to apply. Scholarships are awarded to part-time students (minimum 6 hours) and full-time.

Scholarship Fact Sheet

• Started in 1986
• First project of the St. George Branch of AAUW.
• Founded with the goal to reach under-served communities – those outside the “usual” realm of scholarship giving:
  • Current DSU women who show need and the ability to finish their degrees.
  • Continuing Scholars: Women who dropped out of college and want to re-enter because they are highly motivated to finish.
  • Women interested in STEM professions, including former eSMART campers.
• The number of Scholarships given has grown each year from 1 in 1986 to more than 34. The number of rewards depends on the amount of funding available and the number of qualified applicants.
• In 2014 formed partnership with the Women’s Resource Center at Dixie State University to foster mentorships between students and “real life” business women.
• In 2015, a mentorship component was added, with AAUW members acting as mentors to recipients.
• The amount of scholarship awards varies year to year depending upon funds raised throughout the year.

Application Process

Scholarship applications are open to AAUW eSMART campers, previous winners, re-entering students, DSU and Mohave community college (Colorado city campus)  women. Application consists of online form and essay, then an oral interview.

Selection Process

Written applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee to narrow down the field.
Oral interviews are held by Committee Member team of two.
Recommendations are made to and voted on by the full Scholarship Committee for the final scholarship awardees.
Scholarships are presented each May at a special St. George AAUW awards luncheon.

Scholarship Requirements

AAUW St. George Branch scholarships will be awarded to adult female students living in the greater St. George,Utah, community who wish to attend or return to college or university to complete a degree. Previous scholarship recipients may apply and receive a maximum of three scholarships.

Awards are open to Utah residents only and are based on need and ability to finish. A 2.5 GPA is required to apply. Part-time (6 hours) and full-time students are eligible. Funds will be credited to the recipient’s college or university account.

Applicants must complete the application form below and submit it no later than March 2, 2020.

Selected candidates will be scheduled for an interview with the scholarship committee to be held towards the end of March 2020.

Along with the application below, you will need to submit your official transcript of grades and one current letter of reference from a teacher, professor or employer by March 2, 2020 as an attached PDF or Word document. For questions please send an email to: scholarships@aauw-stgeorge.org

Our Scholarship Committee establishes the categories of scholarships and determine the awardees. Scholarship recipients are announced and introduced to the membership at the May luncheon meeting. Sources of funding include our annual Gala, other Branch sponsored fundraisers and private donations.