With more than 550 members, the AAUW College/University Partnership Program is composed of leading institutions committed to fostering educational equity while providing growth opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

AAUW partners enjoy the following benefits:

• Fellowships, grants, and awards that enhance opportunities for women. Give your students and faculty access to more than $4 million in fellowships, grants, and awards made available annually by the AAUW Educational Foundation.
  • American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions.
  • Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study in a degree program in which women’s participation has traditionally been low.
  • International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force.
  • The University Scholar-in-Residence award supports a woman scholar to undertake and disseminate research on gender equity for women and girls. Program is currently on hiatus
    
    
• Leadership and professional development resources. Provide women on your campus opportunities to strengthen their leadership and professional skills through AAUW conferences, seminars, and internships.
  • The National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, an AAUW event where young women share experiences and learn new skills. A 15 percent registration discount is available to members.
  • Opportunities to serve on planning committees and awards panels and in other leadership posts at the AAUW state and local branch level.
  • Access to a national network of professional women whose members can mentor, assist in job searches, and facilitate relocation.
    
    
• Discounts on valuable research and publications. Enjoy discounts on research and publications produced by nationally recognized experts and scholars.
  • Introduce new resources and scholarship to academic departments including education and women's and gender studies.
  • Gain new perspectives on gender equity issues through complimentary subscriptions to AAUW publications such as AAUW Outlook.
    
    
• Stronger community relationships. Strong community relations are vital to every campus. Participate in local activities that build goodwill and help women and girls in your community.
  • Transitions Conferences offer a valuable and informative resource for nontraditional students and women who are considering returning to the classroom.
  • AAUW voter education and outreach activities help build broad public support for policies beneficial to higher education.
  • Sister-to-Sister Summits provide girls with a comfortable forum to talk about their challenges and dreams in today's changing world.

    "AAUW branches are so dynamic, Colorado college and university presidents vie to collaborate on projects with them." – Georgia Lesh-Laurie, President, University of Colorado at Denver

• Institutional visibility. AAUW is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected education organizations. Through your partnership with AAUW, enjoy increased visibility and enhanced public relations opportunities.
  • Tap into an educated, informed, and diverse group of 100,000 activists who are concerned about and influence the debate on issues facing higher education.
  • Receive recognition in the AAUW Membership Directory, through links on the AAUW website, and in articles in our publications highlighting AAUW activities.

• Mission-based Programming: The AAUW website offers a rich array of program models, tool kits, publications, and other resources to spark and support mission-based programming, including special campus programs.

• Education advocates. Benefit from AAUW's century of public policy participation at the local, state, and national levels. Today, AAUW is a strong advocate for education and a respected voice on issues important to our community.
  • Expanding financial aid opportunities and working to guarantee responsible funding for all levels of education.
  • Increasing access to higher education for communities that have been underrepresented on college and university campuses, such as women in poverty.
  • Ensuring bias-free learning and gender equity in higher education.
  • Protecting academic freedom and promoting thoughtful and open learning environments by combating censorship in the classroom.

• Increased buying power. Take advantage of exclusive member discounts for AAUW books and merchandise; education loans; credit cards; magazine subscriptions; quality health insurance plans; flowers, cakes, and gifts; auto insurance; website design services; and books.

To find out more about the AAUW College/University Partnership Program, read the answers to frequently asked questions.

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To place your institution among the pioneers in educational equity, join AAUW online or call 800/326-AAUW (2289).

Questions? Call 800/326-AAUW (2289) or send an e-mail to helpline@aauw.org.