One Application Can Change Everything… My Experience with the AAUW Scholarship

The Financial Aid Office on campus is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for ways to support your degree – whether it’s leveraging grants, work-study, or my favorite… scholarships. My family always reminded me that the more opportunities I could find to financially support my education, the more successful I’d be after completing it.

I discovered the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship, like any other, by figuring out what I loved about college (student clubs, classes, and community service), and then searching for an organization that would support me in doing those things and continuing my education.

I received this award when I was a senior, and their funding directly gave me the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree. In my case, it was renewed for two years, and some of the women involved with the AAUW ended up being some of my biggest supporters in pursuing my education after I received their scholarship.

This scholarship is available for females who are residents of New Castle County, Delaware, and are US citizens, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Here are some tips that might encourage you to apply for the 2026-2027 school year.

• The application is fully online and opens in the new year. Be sure to highlight things like your GPA, Dean’s List, and SAT scores (if you’re a freshman). Follow this page to keep an eye out for when it opens!
• Have your FAFSA completed for the next academic year, so that as you’re applying, the scholarship committee can evaluate your financial need.
• Are you a sports team captain, work on campus, or are you part of a student club? Be sure to highlight all of your school and community work as a bonus on your application. This is a great way to stand out!

Mark your calendar to check on the AAUW Application – one application can definitely change everything! If you have questions about the scholarship, application process, or more, contact the AAUW Wilmington Chapter here: [email protected] | (302) 428-0939