AAUW, formerly known as the American Association of University Women, has been carrying out its mission to advance "equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research" since 1881. AAUW offers Career Development Grants for women who have already obtained a bachelor's degree and wish to further their education by earning a master's degree, a second bachelor's degree or specialized training in the United States at a licensed or accredited school. As of 2010, award amounts varied between $2,000 and $12,000.
Founded in 1969, the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) prides itself on being "the oldest and largest national provider of scholarships for American Indian and Alaska native graduate students." Several grants, called fellowships, are offered through the AIGC, including:
The Elizabeth Furbur Fellowship, which is awarded to women studying creative fine arts, such as poetry, dance or literacy.
The Dr. Blue Spruce Fellowship, which is awarded to American Indians who desire to study dentistry.
The Gerald Peet Fellowship, which is awarded primarily to students entering a medical or other health-related profession.
The Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Fellowship, which is awarded to students seeking a master's degree in environmental studies or public health.
The Jeanette Elmer Graduate Fellowship, which is awarded to members of Wisconsin, New Mexico or Arizona tribes "who are enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program at an accredited institution."
The Katrin Lamon Fund, which awards monetary support to Native American students earning a master's degree in literature, journalism or communications.
The Ruth Muskrat Monson Scholarship Fund, which each year awards one or two graduate students studying nursing or a health-related field.
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Fund awards "up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields." Students should apply for the award during their junior year as an undergraduate student. If a student is selected to receive the award, the Truman Foundation will aid the student with career counseling, internship placement and graduate admissions. In addition, the student will be invited to participate in various leadership-building programs and activities. Recipients of this award will need to work in a public service field for three of the first seven years after their master's degree has been earned.