The American Association of University Women, Harrisburg branch, announces five college scholarships available to women in the Central Pennsylvania region who are pursuing degrees in the 2025-2026 academic year:
The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship ($2,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Requirements include completion of 60 credits, a minimum 3.40 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment as a full-time student for the 2025-2026 academic year. Download the 2025-2026 application.
The Member Memorial Scholarship (two $1,500 awards) will be awarded to two female residents of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District who attend an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree. Requirements include completion of 15 credits, minimum 3.00 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment on at least a half-time basis (6 credits per term) for the 2025-2026 academic year. This year’s second award is made possible by a gift from community activist and philanthropist Peggy Grove in memory of Mary Lou McDowell, a much-loved member and former president of the Harrisburg branch. Download the 2025-2026 application.
The Ronald D. and Kathleen A. Krausse STEM Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM major. Requirements include completion of 30 credits, minimum 3.00 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment as a full-time student in the 2025-2026 academic year. Download the 2025-2026 application.
The Sally C. Chamberlain Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District who is seeking to resume or renew academic work for credit towards career employment or advancement, for example, those who have experienced interruptions in their post-secondary education and want to resume their studies. Requirements include completion of 15 credits toward an associate or bachelor’s degree, a minimum 2.9 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment on at least a half-time basis (6 credits per term) at a college or university in Pennsylvania for the 2025-2026 academic year. Download the 2025-2026 application.
Deadline: Postmarked or received by email by July 31, 2025
Contact Information: AAUW Scholarship Committee at HbgAAUWScholarship@gmail.com
The awardees will be honored at one of our branch luncheon meetings. They are members of the branch for the year and are encouraged to join programs and activities as their time allows. AAUW encourages them to continue their membership to lend a hand to those that follow and to make lasting friendship and ties to help guide their futures.
Please check our Scholarship FAQ or contact the scholarship co-chairs at HbgAAUWScholarship@gmail.com if you have additional questions.
Our 2024-25 Scholarship Winners
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