AAUW Minneapolis Branch Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by American Association of University Women Inc
Introduction
Each year the Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis Branch of AAUW provides four-year college scholarships to women graduating from Minneapolis public high schools. Awards are intended for students who plan to earn a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university and who demonstrate both financial need and academic readiness for college-level work.
Eligibility
- Graduate of any Minneapolis Public High School
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated financial need
- Intention to pursue a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution
- Evidence of success in college-level coursework (for example: IB, AP, PSEO, CIS, etc.)
Award details
- For 2024, each recipient receives $4,000 per year.
- Scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years (four years total) provided the student remains in good academic standing, for a maximum of $16,000 per scholar over four years.
How to apply
Applications for the 2025 cycle are distributed through the counseling offices of Minneapolis Public High Schools. Completed applications must be submitted online at https://minneapolis-mn.aauw.net/ by Friday, February 27, 2026.
Selection process
All members of the Scholarship Board read submitted applications and identify finalists for interviews. Selection is based on academic record, documented financial need, the applicant’s essay, references, and the interview. Finalists are interviewed in late March or early April by a panel of three board members. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than May 1 and will be paired with an AAUW mentor. Questions may be directed to aauw.mpls.scholarship.application@gmail.com.
History
The Scholarship Fund was created to help Minneapolis Public School women continue their education toward a Baccalaureate degree at accredited institutions. The first four-year scholarship was awarded in 2001. An endowment was established in 2012, and the fund has grown to a balance exceeding $500,000, allowing the earnings to support at least one scholar annually. In 2024 the program awarded five new scholarships. Fundraising is supported by donations from AAUW members and friends. To date, the Fund has provided four years of scholarship aid to 46 Minneapolis Public Schools graduates, totaling more than $736,000.
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