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Scholarships

Explore AAUW Buffalo scholarship opportunities for students at different stages of their educational journey.

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Find the Right Opportunity

Up to six awards of $5,000

Women Entering College Scholarships

For young women graduating from a Western New York high school who demonstrate strong academic achievement.

  • Western New York high school graduates
  • Minimum GPA of 95 or 3.5/4.0

Up to four awards of $8,000

Olga Lindberg Scholarships

For accomplished college women in Western New York pursuing graduate or professional study.

  • A 3.7 cum GPA or above
  • Merit, goals, and community contribution

Up to four awards of $5,000

Catalyst for Change Scholarships

For WNY students whose activism and leadership demonstrates AAUW’s mission and values.

  • Undergraduate or Graduate categories
  • Both women and men may apply

Up to two awards of $5,000

Jacquie Walker Scholarships

For undergraduate or graduate students who best exemplify the commitment to community service.

  • Undergraduate or graduate study
  • Detailed examples of community service

Non-traditional Learners

Adult Learners in Transition Scholarships

For women whose education was interrupted by family, health, employment, finances, relocation, or other circumstances.

  • Full or part-time independent or self-supporting students
  • Career advancement and educational re-entry

Public Affairs Focus

Swift-MacClennan Public Affairs Scholarship

Supports students committed to public information, civic understanding, journalism, government accountability, or related work.

  • Public affairs and civic engagement
  • Honors Paul and Pat Swift-MacClennan

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