Olga Lindberg Scholarships

Guidelines:

• Read and review Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
• All materials (recommendations, transcripts and applications) must be received electronically by February 13, 2027. Applications submitted online must have an e-signature. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all documents are received by the deadline. Late or missing materials will disqualify the application. Send all materials to olgalindberg@aauwbuffalo.org
• Up to four merit‐based scholarships may be awarded: each in the amount of $8,000.
• Applicant must be female and, as of February 13, 2027, be at the equivalent to the 4th year college level or higher.
• Applicant must be attending an accredited college or university full-time in the fall of 2027; proof of enrollment is required to receive an award.
• Applicant must be a Western New York resident. Applicant does not need to currently study at a WNY institution. However, the applicant must have lived in Western New York prior to attending college or is now (and has been for at least a year) a resident of Western New York.
• This scholarship is academic and merit based; a minimum 3.7 cum GPA or above is required, based upon past 7 semesters or last 3.5 years of study. If a GPA is not available, we require information from the institution which would provide equivalent values.
• Applicant must submit two academic letters of recommendation. The letters must include the name and school of the applicant plus the name, email, phone number and position of the recommender and how he/she knows you.
• Applicant must provide official transcripts of all colleges attended since high school graduation.
• Applicant must list community involvement and a brief description of the benefits received from it and must list awards and honors received.
• Applicant must list student activities and a brief description of the leadership role played in them. Include what you find most rewarding or valuable about your participation in these activities.
• Applicant must write a 1-2 page essay on the topic indicated.
• Applicant must attend a personal interview if requested to do so.
• Awards will be announced by mid-April and presented after receiving confirmation / proof of enrollment.
• Previous recipients of the Olga Lindberg scholarship are ineligible.

AAUW is a non‐profit organization which advances equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.

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This scholarship was made possible by the generous bequest of Olga Lindberg.