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Freehold Branch Contacts
AAUW Freehold Area (NJ) Branch
2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarships of $2,000 for the academic year 2025-2026 are available from the Freehold Branch of AAUW for qualified applicants. Named for outstanding volunteers, funding for the Lew Williams and Joan Odud Scholarships is contingent upon the amounts raised by the annual June AAUW Book Sale in Freehold, NJ.
Please read the following instructions carefully. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria below will not be reviewed by the AAUW Freehold Branch Scholarship Committee.
ELIGIBILITY
- Women 25 years and older
- Resident of Monmouth or Middlesex Counties
- Will be enrolled at accredited schools in accredited programs in the school year 2025-2026
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program having completed a minimum of 60 credits, with a
minimum GPA of “B.”
OR
- Enrolled in a graduate program having completed a minimum of 6 credits, with a minimum
GPA of “B.”
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Send application requests to: freeholdaauwscholarships@gmail.com
- A completed application, official transcript(s), and two letters of recommendation must be
received by July 31, 2025. Ask references to send their letters of recommendation directly to
freeholdaauwscholarships@gmail.com. - All materials must be received by July 31, 2025. Applicants will be notified in August.
- Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply.
The 2025 Outstanding High School Students’ Awards
(AAUW-Rose Fishkin Memorial Award for Academic Excellence)
were awarded at our May Branch Meeting
on May 8, 2025
Information on our Freehold Area Branch Scholarships
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The Freehold Area Branch of AAUW was founded in 1969 and has members from the Western Monmouth County area. The first organizational meeting was held on January 22, 1969 at the home of one of the founding members. The charter for the new Branch was created in May of that year. Dues were set at $12 per year.
Our branch unites college women in this vicinity for work on the educational, civic and social problems of the community; aids promising women students by providing opportunities for higher education and research; and cooperates in the programs of the AAUW.
AAUW Mission
“To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.”
Join our Branch! Our members are women of diverse cultures, backgrounds and professions. Membership is open to women and men who hold an associate degree or equivalent, bachelors or higher degrees.
Joining our Branch will give you access to “Members Only” information and resources, from our Branch, from AAUW of New Jersey and from AAUW National.
Already a member? Become active, volunteer and take a stand on crucial issues affecting women. Call or email one of our branch contacts below and sign up to play a vital role in promoting education and equity.
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