AAUW invites Applications from Eligible US-based Women for Career Development Grants Program

The Career Development Grants Program by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) aims at supporting women that wish to make career changes, advance in current careers, or re-enter the workforce through higher education or advanced technical training. Under this grant program, special weightage is given to women of color and women pursuing credentials in non-traditional fields. These grants provide support to women candidates for coursework toward degree programs excluding Ph.D., or specific training in some professional fields.

AAUW is currently inviting applications from eligible women candidates for the Career Development Grants Program for the academic year 2012-13. Grants provide support for course work beyond a bachelor’s degree, including a master’s degree, second bachelor’s degree, or specialized training in technical or professional fields.

Eligibility Conditions

Career Development Grants are open to women who:

are U.S. citizens or permanent residents;
hold an earned (not honorary) bachelor’s degree;
as of July 1, 2011, received their most recent degree on or before June 30, 2007;
plan to enrol in courses/activities that are required for professional employment or advancement; and
plan to enrol in one of the following:

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree that is different from the field of study of the previously earned bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Certification program

Technical school

Professional degree (e.g. M.D., J.D.)

All courses of study must occur at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or at a technical school that is fully licensed and/or accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must reside within the United States during the grant period.