American Association of University Women
Elmhurst Area Branch, NFP
RETURNING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
for 2025
The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will accept applications for the 2025-26 scholarships through April 15, 2025, Three $4500 scholarships are available to returning scholars. Previous winners are not eligible.
Applicants are local women who need financial assistance to continue their education at the undergraduate or graduate level. An applicant may be studying full or part time and must meet the following criteria:
- Resident of Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville, Berkeley, Northlake, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, or Villa Park.
- Continuing education after completing at least 12 credit hours at an accredited community or undergraduate college/university.
- Age 23 or older.
To apply, fill out the form below and submit it to AAUW Elmhurst Area Scholarship Committee, PO. Box 243, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or email (info@AAUWElmhurst.org) together with the following:
- Resume including post-secondary schools attended and anticipated graduation date.
- Official letter of acceptance from the college or university to be attended.
- Any financial assistance to be received.
- Personal background and goals essay.
- Attach proof of age and residency (e.g. copy of driver’s license or utility bill).
- A letter of recommendation from a professional source detailing the applicant’s qualifications and character. Consider a faculty member, employer, colleagues, minister, or other associate.
- Official transcript mailed directly from the college/university to: AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch, P.O. Box 243, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
After the application is sent, please call or text 630-207-4851 so we can watch for it.
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________ Cell: __________________
Email: _________________________________________
How did you learn about the scholarship? _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s signature: ____________________________________________
Date: _______________________
Application Deadline is April 15, 2025.
For additional information or questions, please write or call:
Elmhurst Area Branch
American Association of University Women
P.O. Box 243
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-207-4851
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP Privacy Policy for Scholarship Applicants
Protecting your information is our priority. We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information to us when applying for one of our scholarships.
Any personal information shared with us will be used to determine your eligibility qualifications for a scholarship. It also will be used to communicate with you about our scholarship.
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP does not share your personal information with Third Parties.
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP
P.O. Box 243
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Email: info@AAUWElmhurst.org
**DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 15, 2025**