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American Association of University Women (AAUW) is currently accepting applications for its Career Development Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers Career Development Grants to address the gender gap in technical and executive professions. Unlike traditional fellowships for long-term degrees, this grant is designed for rapid career transitions and advancements through short-term, accredited credentials.
Gender: Must identify as a woman.
Residency: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Education: Must hold at least an Associate’s degree or higher.
Program Status: Must be applied, accepted, or enrolled in a qualifying accredited certificate or training program.
Field-Specific Criteria:
Technical/Applied Trades: The chosen field must have <50% female representation.
Executive Leadership: For management training, the applicant must show women comprise <50% of senior leadership in their current field.
Exclusions:
Women pursuing Master’s or PhD degrees are NOT eligible for this specific grant (they should apply for AAUW’s American Fellowships or Selected Professions Fellowships).
Current AAUW employees, board members, or review panelists (and their families) are ineligible.
Recipients of other national AAUW fellowships in the same award year are ineligible.
Apply for AAUW Career Development Grant Program
