In 1920, three branch members established a student loan fund.  By 1965, that loan fund had evolved into the scholarship fund.

Today AAUW-Great Falls funds two types of scholarships for Cascade County Residents.

The Upperclass/Graduate Scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior or graduate student in the spring.

Associate Degree Scholarship

The Scholarship is awarded to nontraditional students working on an Associate Degree, certificate or equivalent and is awarded in the fall for the upcoming spring semester.

Associate Degree Scholarship 2024

Applicant requirements:
• Must be a resident of Cascade County,
• Must be a nontraditional student, i.e. someone whose formal education has been interrupted, whether before or after finishing high school.
• Must be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate Degree, Certificate or equivalent.
• Must have earned 24 credits by the end of this fall semester.
• Must be attending a college or university accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges or another Association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Application Requirements 
• Submit a fully completed application including the Estimated Family Contribution release form.
• Submit a current college transcript, official or unofficial.
• Submit 2 letters of reference, either faculty or employer.

Selection of applicants:
The Associate Degree Scholarship Committee will prioritize the selection of applicants based on these criteria:
• Financial need, including EFC rating
• Scholastic achievement
• Personal narrative
• References

The scholarship money will be awarded directly to the school in the student’s name.  Applicants will be notified of results before Thanksgiving.

Send the completed Application, transcripts and reference letters postmarked at the latest on
Friday, October 25, 2024 to:

AAUW Associate Degree Scholarship Committee
c/o Marianne Gliko
P.O.Box 73
Monarch, MT 59463

Or scan and email to janehashley@gmail.com by midnight of the above date.
Applications will not be considered unless all materials are received by the deadline. If you have
any questions, please contact Jane Hashley, 406-781-2315 or janehashley@gmail.com.