The Brevard Branch of AAUW Supports the Following National Projects:



AAUW LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND

Founded in 1981, the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) focuses solely on sex discrimination in higher education. This four-point program to promote equity for women in higher education includes:

  • financial support for sex discrimination lawsuits through its CASE SUPPORT SYSTEM
  • education across university communities about sex
    discrimination issues through its CAMPUS OUTREACH PROGRAM
  • a NETWORK of volunteer attorneys and social scientists who consult with women who have filed or are considering filing sex discrimination lawsuits
  • recognition of innovative efforts to improve the climate for women on campus through the PROGRESS IN EQUITY AWARD
Each year the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund's Progress in Equity Award recognizes a college or university program that has resulted in significant progress for women on campus. Recipients receive a stipend of up to $10,000 and public recognition throughout their communities, campus, and AAUW. Click here for an application and more information. Deadline is March 15, 2007.

The AAUW LAF is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Contributions are tax
deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

National LAF contact:

State LAF contact:

Brevard LAF contact:



AAUW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

The AAUW Educational Foundation (EF) is committed to keeping women on the cutting edge of research and academic study in several disciplines. Scholarships are awarded to that end. Over 3 million dollars were awarded in 1999 for:

  • American Fellowships (women scholars writing dissertations or conducting postdoctoral research)
  • Career Development Grants (women preparing to reenter the work force, changing careers or seeking upward mobility)
  • One Year Community Action Grants (women and AAUW organizations for projects that promote education and equity for girls and women)
  • Two Year Community Action Grants (K-12 programs that promote girls' achievement in math, science and technology)
  • Eleanor Roosevelt Teaching Fellowships (projects and professional development for teachers to advance gender equity in the classroom)
  • International Fellowships (scholarships to women of other countries to spend a year of graduate or post graduate work in the US)
  • Selected Professions Fellowships (scholarships to women in disciplines and professions that have traditionally male-dominated)
  • Special Awards (Emerging Scholars, Distinguished Senior Scholar, Annie Jump Cannon Award in astronomy and Eleanor Roosevelt Fund)

The AAUW EF is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible
to the fullest extent allowed by law.

National EF contact:

State EF contact:

Brevard EF contact:

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