We support a number of projects including:

• Scholarships:

American Association of University Women Scholarship at the University of Maine
The amount depends upon on the endowment fund.  For criteria, contact the University of Maine Office of  Student Financial Aide: (207) 581-1329 or https://umaine.edu/stuaid/types-of-aid/scholarships/

AAUW Penobscot Valley Non-traditional Student Scholarship
Two $500 dollar scholarships will be given to non traditional  female students studying at local educational institutions.   Contact: Susan Wishkoski wishkoskisusan@gmail.com

AAUW Penobscot Valley Branch  Marge Erhardt Scholarship at Orono High School
One $800 ($300 from AAUW and $500 from the Erhardt family) scholarship will be given  to a senior female student who plans to further her education. Deadline is in April.          Contact:  Fran Haines fahaines1@gmail.com

 National AAUW Scholarships
 National AAUW sponsors several scholarships that are available for Maine women students. Contact:  https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/

• Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership  
  This program for undergraduate women is designed to address the under reepresentation of women in legislatures.   The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine sponsors the program. For information, please  visit the web page: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/for-students/maine-new-leadership/

• Maine Women’s Lobby Education Fund