AAUW Educational Funding

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AAUW offers competitive fellowships and grants for women, including American Fellowships for women pursuing doctoral or master's degrees and Career Development Grants for women age 18+ returning to higher education. Illinois winners are recognized at AAUW Illinois branch events. Awards range from ,000 to $50,000. Applications typically open in August with December deadlines; current dollar amounts and eligibility are posted annually online.

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