Welcome To The American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Beaufort, South Carolina
The Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering its annual scholarship to a woman 21 or older who is returning to college following an interruption in her education. The applicant must be a woman who resides in Beaufort County, has a high school diploma or GED, and is returning to college or technical school in pursuit of her associate’s, bachelor’s, or R.N. degree. The $1500 award is applicable to tuition and fees only and will be paid by AAUW directly to the school.
The applicant must demonstrate scholastic aptitude and leadership characteristics as well as financial need. The scholarship is part of AAUW’s mission to promote equity and education for women and girls. The deadline for the application is 4pm, April 15, 2024.
Click here to download the scholarship application
Applications are also available at the financial aid office of USCB at 801 Carteret Street, the financial aid office of TCL at 921 Ribaut Road, or by email from Dr. Beth Hammond-Perry at ejh49@uscb.edu.
STEM Day Feb.12, 2022
STEM DAY Grant Awarded by 100 Women Who Care
Officers –
President – Janice Herbert
Immediate Past President – Peggy Scott
Program Vice President – Miriam Mitchell
Membership Chair – Tally Essman
Financial Chair – Diane Goodrich
Recording Secretary – Celeste Nalwasky (interim)
Meetings and Events
All meetings are held at First Presbyterian Church, 1201 North St., Beaufort, SC at 6pm and include a speaker and dinner.
Oct. 24, 2023 – Speaker Christina Washington Sea Island Heritage Academy
Nov. 14, 2023 – Speaker Belinda Jones Morning Glory Homestead Farm
Jan. 23, 2024 – Speaker DAYLO students Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization
Feb. 3, 2024 – STEAM Day for Middle School students at USCB Beaufort
Feb. 27, 2024 – Speaker Shannon Gonzales Tout Sweet Co-Op Kitchen
Mar. 26, 2024 – Speaker Cassi Kilpatrick RN, BSN Good Neighbor Medical Clinic
Apr. 23, 2024 – Speaker Jeanine McConnell Women in Technology in Beaufort
May 14, 2024 – Scholarship Presentation
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https://www.facebook.com/AAUWBeaufortSC