The Altrusa International Foundation has assisted more than 10,000 women in earning graduate degrees and pursuing business careers. The foundation offers education grants ranging from $250 to $2,000 to women from developing nations. Funding depends on the applicant's needs and the distribution availability.
Altrusa International, Inc.
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Suite 1123
Chicago, IL 60604
312-427-4410.
altrusa.com
The Association of University Women, or AAUW, provides international and domestic women with opportunities to pursue academic and professional development. This large source of graduate-school funding offers over $3 million in the form of fellowships and grants per year. AAUW continues to aid women in breaking through their socioeconomic barriers while challenging their intellectual capabilities.
AAUW
1111 Sixteenth St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-785-7700.
aauw.org
The Jeanette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund awards grants to low-income women ages 35 and older, a demographic underrepresented in university settings. Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational program. Successful applicants are provided with opportunities to obtain careers and eliminate the poverty cycle.
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
1 Huntington Road, Suite 701
Athens, GA 30606
706-208-1211.
rankinfoundation.org