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The fellowship and grants component is the largest source of funding in the world exclusively for graduate women. Each year the AAUW Educational Foundation distributes more than $3.3 million in fellowships, grants and awards. Some of the monies the Corvallis AAUW Educational Foundation raises go to support these National AAUW grants, projects, awards and fellowships. The remainder is given locally as scholarships and grants to young women entering college, as well as graduate women seeking to continue their education through attendance at conferences and enrollment at colleges and universities. Sales of poinsettias in the winter and our annual community Bridge Marathon have recently been the main sources of income. The EF committee is always open to suggestions for additional ways to raise money so more women can be helped. The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women, and to foster equity and positive societal change. Applicants for funds are not required to be members of AAUW or contributors to the AAUW Educational Foundation. |
