Reston-Herndon AAUW Scholarship

The Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation and the College Financial Aid Office are pleased to announce the availability of the American Association of University Women, Reston-Herndon Branch, scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.

This is an annual scholarship available to full-time or part-time students who reside in the Western Fairfax/Eastern Loudoun area. The funds can be used for tuition, books, and supplies. Preference is given to students returning to higher education after a break in studies. Eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Must reside in the following ZIP codes: 20170, 20171, 20172, 20192, 22095, 20190, 20191, 20192, 20194, 20195, 20196, 22095, 22096, 20163, 20164, 20165, 20166, 20175, 20176, 20177, 20178, 20146, 20147, 20148, 20149, or 22093
• Must be program placed in a STEM related field of study at NOVA (math, biotechnology, IT, or medical or science related)
• Must be in financial aid good standing
• Must have completed 12 or more credits at the time of award
• Must demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Must submit an essay as described below

Award
$1,000.00
Deadline
09/30/2021
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a student returning to higher education after a break in studies?
  2. In 250 words or less, please describe your commitment to gender equity.
  3. Do you reside in one of the following zip codes: 20170, 20171, 20172, 20192, 22095, 20190, 20191, 20192, 20194, 20195, 20196, 22095, 22096, 20163, 20164, 20165, 20166, 20175, 20176, 20177, 20178, 20146, 20147, 20148, 20149, or 22093?