AAUW Career Development Grants
This grant is provided by AAUW (American Association of University Women)
Grant Amount
Up to $8KOpen date
Application Deadline
Grant Frequency
Annual (3 rolling rounds per year)
About This Grant
Career Development Grants champion gender equity in education and workplaces by investing up to $8,000 in women pursuing a certificate or training program needed to enter, transition into, or advance within fields where they are underrepresented, including STEM fields and career pathways. Grants fund short-term, accredited programs. AAUW also welcomes applications from women in any field where women are underrepresented at the leadership level (e.g., business, law, or STEM) who are currently employed and seek executive-level or leadership development training to advance into decision-making roles. This grant cannot be used for a degree program or for completing a certificate within a degree program.
How You Can Use the Funds
- Tuition
- Fees
- Required course materials (e.g., books and supplies)
- Transportation assistance
- Dependent care
Documents Required
- Proof of Degree — Copy of all degrees earned to date (diplomas/degree certificates or official transcripts)
- Transcripts — Transcripts confirming conferral of all degrees received (official transcripts highly encouraged)
- Proof of Underrepresentation — A link showing the current percentage of women employed in the field, with source citation from reputable sources (e.g., US Department of Labor)
- Proof of Accreditation — Document or link confirming the program’s accreditation status and the name of the accrediting body
Eligibility Requirements
- Must identify as a woman
- Must have applied or been accepted to a certificate or training program in a field where women comprise less than 50% of the workforce
- Program start date must fall between September 1, 2026 – December 30, 2026
- Must hold at least an associate’s degree or higher
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident