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AAUW Educational foundation booklet 7-89I RS VDRE AR A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE This is the single most effective way to support the world's most promising women. The AAUW Educational Foundation is dedicated to advanc- ing education, research, the self -development of women and girls and the promotion of social change through fellowships, grants, special awards, conferences, and special research programs. It was the first and is the largest organization of its kind. Since 1888, the Foundation has awarded over 5,000 fellowships. In recent years, it has awarded over $1 million annually in fellowships and research grants to deserving scholars. The Foundation actively recruits minority women for all of its fellowship programs. The significance of the Foundation's impact is reflected in the diversity of its former fellows: the late Dr. Judith Resnik, NASA astronaut, 1975 -76; Susan Sontag, writer and educator, 1957-58; Dr. Jenny Bramley, physicist, 1935; Patricia Bell -Scott, educator and editor, 1984-85; Hanna Holborn Gray, university president, 1954-55; Christine Lilyquist, museum curator, 1969; Marina Nunez del Prado, sculptress, 1940; Ines Durana, healthcare admin- istrator, 1969; and Ebunade Adegbuyi, agronomist, 1984-85. Because of the efforts of our members and friends, the world is a better place this year. The AAUW Educational Founfiondaa Thanks to AAUW, the world is a better place I this year. Last year, AAUW members and friends helped over f 220 outstanding women make major contributions to their chosen fields. They also helped to break down i some of the social and economic barriers that have held back generations of exceptional women. c Contributions to the AAUW Educational Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of University Women, allow hundreds of talented women to pursue doctoral degrees, conduct critical research projects, and pioneer new frontiers in the arts and sciences. And every year the Foundation helps women in the United States and other countries advance in fields with traditionally low female participation, such as architecture, business administration, engineering, medicine, and law. IRS UNDRE ARI, A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE These are the programs the Foundation, ,111 ,# �.graduate professional study or training in fields where women are makes possible. . traditionally underrepresented. Selected Degree Programs: y $5,000 17, 5 00� American Fellowships Research & Projects Grants American Fellowships are awarded to women who are citizens Project RENEW Grants enable American women to prepare P p or permanent residents of the United States for the final year of writing their dissertation and for independent research at the post- for reentryinto the work force career chap changes, or career advance - ment. Applicants must have completed their most recent degree at doctoral level. Applicants are evaluated on the scholarly excellence of their proposals and their commitment to women's issues in g , least five years before the award year and must hold a bachelor's degree at the time of application. Project RENEW Grants; their field or in the community. Dissertation; $12,500; Postdoctoral•• $S 00 45, 000 x'201 000-$25, 000 Issue Focus, Public Service, and Short -Term Project Grants are International Fellowships made to AAUW branches and divisions or to individual women International Fellowships are awarded to outstanding women for projects meeting community needs or providing information from other countries whose work includes community involve- mens. The fellowships enable them to pursue graduate research or to educate and benefit the public, and for action projects or non - r degree research addressing issues affecting the status of women study while in the United States. When they return to their home and girls. Issue Focus Grants; $S 00 -$S, 000; Short -Term and Public � � E '"� � - � � . Service Grants: countries, their work will help to enhance the status of women r X500-4, 000 and make a lasting contribution to their society. Graduate and Achievement and Recognition Awards Postdoctoral,• $13,000 Each year the AAUW Achievement Award honors an excep- Selected Professions Fellowships tional woman for her outstanding record of scholarly or profes- Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to talented sional accomplishment. Marian Wright Edelman, Sandra Day American women to help them complete their final year of O'Connor and Eudora Welty have been recent recipients. The *Dollar amounts of fellowships and grants are subject to change. Recognition Award for Young Scholars is given annually to a woman faculty member under the age of 35 who has demon- strated the potential to make significant academic or professional contributions. Research and Conferences The Foundation sponsors conferences and research projects addressing the concerns of AAUW members. Copies of pro- ceedings and findings are made available to AAUW members and the general public. The Eleanor Roosevelt Fund for Women and Girls Established in early 1988, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund for Women and Girls: Intergenerational Partnerships will support research and action programs designed to eliminate barriers to women and girls in education; to foster programs that support diversity across race, culture, age and gender, and to understand „ p the ways that women and girls think work and play. The fund's mission is to address critical issues facing women .R= and girls in the 21st century. In its first years, the fund will sup - rt action -oriented research and fellowships for elementary ' po tedp y and secondary school teachers who will initiate changes in► teaching that will strengthen mathematics and science education 4 for irls. Later the fund will offer support for action projects g pP P l ri at the community level. Without our support, their support will disappear. The AAUW Educational Foundation's distinguished tradition of support is maintained predominantly through contributions from AAUW members and the fundraising efforts of the Association's branches and divisions. Significant contri- butions from corporate and foundation sources also support the Foundation's mission. The AAUW Educational Foundation Thanks to AAUW, the world is a better place this year. Last year, AAUW members and friends helped over 220 outstanding women make mayor contributions to their chosen fields. They also helped to break down some of the social and economic barriers that have held back generations of exceptional women. Contributions to the AAUW Educational Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of University Women, allow hundreds of talented women to pursue doctoral degrees, conduct critical research projects, and pioneer new frontiers in the arts and sciences. And every year the Foundation helps women in the United States and other countries advance in fields with traditionally low female participation, such as architecture, business administration, engineering, medicine, and law. I*RS MAUN RE R A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE 4, 'AAUW promotes equity fir women, educa- tion and self -development over the life span, and positive societal change. The AA UW Educational Foundation pro- f vides funds to advance education,, research, and self -development joi women and to foster equity and positive sooetal change. In principle .and in practice; -the AAtjW Educational Foundation values and seeks , the support of a diverse AAUW member- ship. There shall be no barriers to -full participation on the basis of gender; race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. Membership is not by invitation. AA American Association of University Women Educational Foundation CUUU 2401 Virginia Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20037.