AAUW Career Development Grant Program 2026

🌟 About AAUW Career Development Grant Program

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.

🎁 Benefits of AAUW Career Development Grant Program

• The award ceiling for Career Development Grants is $8,000.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements:

• 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 less than 50% female representation.
• Executive Leadership: For management training, the applicant must show women comprise less than 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.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 March, 2026
• Visit the AAUW Career Development Grant Program Portal for detailed information.
• Apply directly via the AAUW Application Portal.

This grant is an excellent opportunity for women seeking to advance their careers through short-term, accredited programs. Make sure to review all eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline!

• The award ceiling for Career Development Grants is $8,000.