Grants

Sister Matilda Kelly AAUW Incentive Grant

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.  Through its Education Foundation, AAUW provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women.  The sister Matilda Kelly AAUW Incentive Grant is part of our local branch effort to encourage women to complete their college education.

To be eligible for the grant, you must:

1.  Be a female currently enrolled in La Roche University and completed at least one semester at La Roche University
2.  Be enrolled as a junior or senior in a Bachelor’s degree program at La Roche

 University by the fall semester of the application year.

•  Complete all required application procedures and send to Julie Makuta in the Student Life Office at La Roche University (103 Campus Center).
•  Be a first-time bachelor’s degree candidate.

Some facts you should know:

1. AAUW will award the grant in September of the application year.
2. The grant money for the year 2023-2024 is $2,000.
3. The recipient may use the money as she decides:  tuition, books, childcare, etc.
4. AAUW officials keep the applications confidential.
5. The AAUW committee will not consider incomplete applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete.

Application Procedures:

1. Complete the attached application information.
2. Include two letters of academic references from members of the La Roche University faculty from whom you took course work or classes on La Roche University letterhead.
3. Have a copy of transcripts for all college level work completed as of December 2022. Grades can be sent directly by the registrar to:  Julie Makuta in the Student Life Office at La Roche University (200 College Center).

DEADLINE:  May 20, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Makuta at 412-536-1071

Thank you and good luck!