Scholarship Campaign
Reaching out to the most talented students
For young women who want to make a difference in their communities, AUW offers a singular opportunity to build the skills necessary for effective leadership and service. The university seeks to enroll exceptionally talented young women from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their ability to pay. Donors will have the opportunity to meet or correspond with the student(s) their scholarship supports, and will receive personalized reports on their progress.
1. Inaugural Class Support |
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Access Academy Class Entering in 2009 (150 students)
A diverse cohort of promising students from underserved communities will enroll in this year-long pre-collegiate bridge program, emphasizing English, math and computer skills, to better prepare them for the rigors of university work. Funds will support recruiting and instructional costs, academic and administrative staff, student travel and living expenses, health insurance and scholarship support. |
$1.5 million |
First-Year Class Entering in 2009 (300 students)
This historic class of students will be the vanguard for launching the University. Sponsoring funds will be spent to support their academic and co-curricular engagement, including recruiting and instructional costs, curriculum development, co-curricular programs, academic and administrative staff, student expenses and scholarship support. |
$2.5 million |
2. Student Scholarships |
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Access Academy scholarship, 12 months |
$10,000 spendable/ $200,000 endowed |
Five-year scholarship to support a student through her combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees |
$50,000 spendable/ $250,000 endowed |
Higher education is no longer a luxury; it is essential to future national social and economic development.