AAUW York Branch Undergraduate Scholarship

AAUW York Branch Undergraduate Scholarship:
The Doris Cohen Memorial Scholarship

We welcome your application for an AAUW York Branch undergraduate scholarship, the Doris Cohen Memorial Scholarship.

The American Association of University Women is the oldest women’s organization in America. It is dedicated to promoting equity for women, education and self-development over the life span, and positive societal change.

Our AAUW York Branch offers a $2,500.00 scholarship to help financially support local women in their pursuit of continuing education at York County academic institutions. Selection is based on financial need, academic promise, clarity of goals and future potential.

All application components are due by April 20, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements:

Woman who is a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the USA.
Resident of York County for at least one year.
Attending an accredited institution of higher learning located in York County.
Enrolled as full-time or part-time undergraduate student for the next academic year in a Baccalaureate, Associate, or equivalent degree program.
Completed at least 30 hours of academic credits toward the intended degree.

Application Requirements:

Complete the Scholarship Application Form: general, academic, financial need.
Attach a “Future Plans Essay.”
Submit a letter of recommendation from a recent professor or instructor.
Submit official transcripts from the Registrar’s Office

Questions? Rita Meisenhelter

Must enter all required* fields before submission.

AAUW York Undergraduate Scholarship Form

Full Legal Name:*
Prefix First Last Suffix
Date of Birth:*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Mailing address:*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone:*
Email address:*
High School/year of graduation:*
College/University attending:*
(Accepted/enrolled Fall semester as full-time or part-time student)
Degree Major/Minor:*
Total # credits completed to date:*
(30 credits minimum requirement)
Cumulative College GPA:*
(Provide official transcripts)
Any prior college(s) attended, dates, number of credits, GPA:
Anticipated date/year of graduation for intended degree:*
Additional information, such as significant extra-curricular or community activities, prior awards/recognitions/honors, special circumstances:
Financial Need
Employment information:*
Family Status: please describe if you live alone or with others.*
Annual income: Self $*
Annual income: Spouse/partner $
Additional income (such as child support, SSI, AFDC, Public Assistance).
Other financial resources (such as support from parents).
Educational financial aid/debt (such as grants, scholarships, loans).*
Additional comments:
Future Plans Essay
Please write a brief essay describing your educational objectives and career goals.*
Attachments
Below you may attach official transcripts from the Registrar’s office and a letter of recommendation from a recent professor or instructor.
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AAUW York Undergraduate Scholarship Form

Financial Need

Future Plans Essay

Attachments