Empowering Growth Through Education and Leadership

🌐 Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF)

Since 1981, AAUW’s Legal Advocacy Fund has provided educational resources and outreach to promote equity in higher education and the workplace. Through campus programming, partnerships, and access to expert networks, LAF supports inclusive, respectful environments that foster academic and professional success.

🎓 Gloria Weston Campus Outreach Fund (California)

Established in 2004, this California-based fund supports campus initiatives that encourage thoughtful dialogue on equity, tenure, and inclusive leadership. It empowers students and faculty to explore best practices for building collaborative academic communities.

💼 Fellowships and Grants

AAUW is one of the world’s largest funders of graduate education for women. In the 2012–13 academic year alone, it awarded $4.3 million to 278 recipients—supporting research, career development, and community leadership. These investments help cultivate a diverse pipeline of professionals who bring innovation and resilience to their fields.

📊 Eleanor Roosevelt Fund

This fund supports AAUW’s research on educational equity and workforce development. Its data-driven reports offer insights that inform inclusive practices in schools, workplaces, and communities—benefiting students, educators, and employers alike.

📚 Educational Opportunities Fund (EOF)

EOF promotes lifelong learning and leadership development through a range of initiatives:

• Fellowships and Grants that support academic and professional advancement
• Fellows Alumnae Initiative, a mentorship network that fosters intergenerational leadership
• Undergraduate Scholarship Clearinghouse, connecting students with scholarship opportunities nationwide