AAUW Durango Branch Scholarship

This scholarship has been created from three individual scholarship funds – the Cheryl Jackson Endowed Scholarship, the Janet Watson Endowed Scholarship, and the Virginia Schoser Endowed Scholarship – to establish a single scholarship fund indicative of their values and mission to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. It is awarded to applicants who are full-time student(s) in good academic standing and are progressing toward graduation. Achieved at least sophomore classification and demonstrated financial need. Preference to a non-traditional student from Southwest Colorado or Four Corners Region who connects with the AAUW mission and has experienced gender inequality in education. Award of $1,500 per academic year ($750 per semester)