Scholarships to FCASD High School Students: Scholarships are awarded by the Fox
Chapel Area Branch annually to Fox Chapel Area high School graduating senior
girls who indented to pursue the study of math or science and/or have selected
field of study or career path which is considered non-traditional for
women. Applications are available in the
high school guidance office beginning in November. Completed applications are returned to the
high school guidance office by the January 31 deadline. Winners are notified by the third week in
February and awards are presented in March.
Grants to Teachers at Dorseyville Middle School: The Fox Chapel Area Branch awards
grants annually to teachers at DMS who propose creative programs that enhances
equity. Proposals for science and math programs are especially encouraged. Proposals may be submitted during the course
of the year and will be awarded by March.
For information and applications, please contact: president@aauwfoxchapelareapa.org,
Subject: AAUW Scholarships and Grants.
AAUW Fellowships and Grants: One of the world's largest sources of
funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation
supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local
communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing
professions where women are underrepresented. These fellowships are awarded by
the AAUW Educational Foundation and not by our local branch. Applications and more information may be
found at http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm
Young Women’s Recognition Night: The Fox Chapel Area Branch held its first
biennial event on March 14, 2006. It was
designed to recognize and encourage middle school girls who excel in and show
strong potential and interest in math and science. The evening also featured a
panel discussion by young professional women presently working or studying in
the fields of science, engineering, medicine, and information technology as
well as the presentation of scholarships to the high school students (see
above). In addition, the grants to two
middle school teachers were presented (see above). The selection of the middle school honorees was
made by each science and math teacher at Dorseyville Middle School. Parents, teachers and administrators attended
this event. For additional information contact: president@aauwfoxchapelareapa.org,
Subject: AAUW YWRN. The next Young Women’s Recognition Night is
scheduled for March 11, 2008.
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