Catalyst for Change 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 catalyst@aauwbuffalo.org
• Up to four merit‐based scholarships may be awarded: each in the amount of $5,000.
• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student in the fall of 2027.
• Applicant must be a resident of Western New York.
• Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from persons who are not relatives. 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.
  1. One must provide an evaluation from an advisor, professor or mentor who can testify to your success in a program or project.
  2. One must provide an endorsement from an advisor, professor or mentor who can evaluate your potential for success in your chosen field.
• Applicant must provide official transcripts of all colleges attended since high school graduation.
• 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.
  • Include specific examples and metrics wherever possible.
• Applicant must list community involvement and a brief description of the benefits received from it and must list awards and honors received.
• Applicant must write a 1‐2 page essay on the topic provided in the application.
• Applicant must attend a personal interview if requested to do so.
• Scholarship committee results will be announced in April after final approval by the board of directors.
• Previous recipients of the Catalyst for Change 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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