Back to the Books Scholarship Applications are open!
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The Downers Grove Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) announces a $1,500-$3,000 Back-to-the-Books Scholarships. Eligible applicants must reside in the postal districts of Downers Grove, Westmont, Darien, Woodridge or Lisle, have returned to college after an absence of three or more years and are within two years of completing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university. Women who are full time students and within two years of degree completion may apply and qualify for $3,000. Women who are half time students and within one year of degree completion may apply and qualify for $1,500. Women who are full time students within one year of completing an Associate degree may apply and qualify for $1,500 or if a half time student may qualify for $750.
Other criteria include professional or vocational goals, financial need, educational achievement, volunteer activity, and employment history. The scholarship may be used in conjunction with other financial aid.
Completed applications MUST be received by October 15, 2024. Selection will be made in November and funds will be available for the next school semester or quarter.
For information and application forms, call 630-440-0098 or write to Downers Grove Area Branch, AAUW, PO Box 694, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
Back to the Books Scholarship Applications are open!
https://downersgrove-il.aauw.net/files/2023/09/Back-to-the-Books-2024-3-3.pdfBack to the Books 2024
Applicants must be screened first, please call 630-440-0098. Completed applications need to be received by October 15, 2023. Selection will be made in November and funds will be available for the next school semester or quarter.
Women who are full time students and within two years of degree completion may apply and qualify for $3,000.
Women who are half time students and within one year of degree completion may apply and qualify for $1,500.
Women who are full time students within one year of completing an Associate degree may apply and qualify for $1,500 or if a half time student may qualify for $750.
Eligible applicants must be:
- residents of Downers Grove, Westmont, Darien, Woodridge or Lisle,
- have returned to college after an absence of three or more years,
- within two years of completing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university.
Other criteria include professional or vocational goals, financial need, educational achievement, volunteer activity, and employment history. The scholarship may be used in conjunction with other financial aid. Selection will be made in November and funds will be available for the next school semester or quarter.
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In November of 2021, our branch awarded two Back-To-The-Books scholarships/grants.
Becky Joy Kristula (left) of Westmont attends National Lewis University and is getting her Masters of Business Administration.
Jill Ploetz (right) of Westmont attends North American University and is getting her M.ED in School Counseling.
Since our first award in 1987, we have awarded 76 scholarships and grants for a total of $123,250.
Our Annual Used Book Sale, which through the work of our membership and volunteers provides the funds for the scholarships and grants, was cancelled due to complications caused by the pandemic. Through an online appeal and personal donations, our branch membership generously donated the funds toward the 2021 awards.
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