The AAUW Owatonna branch offers several scholarships for women and girls with a local connection:
AAUW Owatonna Math/Science Scholarships/Camperships
Awarded to a female Steele County resident in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade attending a math or science-based camp. These awards of up to $350 are intended to encourage girls to pursue an interest in math or science which may expand their future career choices. Apply with a friend! There are multiple scholarships available! Note – applications are to be postmarked by January 31st.
Download this year’s application: 2026-Campership-Application
List of pre- approved programs/ letter to parents: 2026-Campership-Parent-Info-and-Campership-Opportunities-List
2025 Campership Winners:
Ivy Duneman, June Froman, Kaiya Espinoza, Braelyn Krampitz and Camryn Fox
AAUW National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL)
May 28 – May 30, 2025 College Park, MD
The National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) unites college women and gender non-conforming students from across the nation for a transformative experience in leadership development, networking, and inspiration.
Tailored for undergraduate students who identify as women or outside the gender binary, NCCWSL provides a welcoming and empowering space to build leadership skills, connect with peers, and find inspiration to drive change.
Through engaging workshops and hands-on activities, NCCWSL challenges and inspires attendees to make meaningful impacts on their campuses and communities long after the conference ends. Join us to become part of a dynamic network of changemakers ready to lead the way.
The link below provides detailed information. The Owatonna Branch will provide up to $1000 in financial assistance for an attendee. If you are interested in attending, please contact Trudy Severson at dtsever72@msn.com.
2024 NCCWSL Attendee:
Makenna Hovey is pursuing a degree in law, politics, and society/political science at Drake University.
AAUW Owatonna College/University Scholarships (2 – $1,000)
These scholarships are awarded to female Steele County residents of any age currently attending an accredited four-year college or university. Recipients must have completed 12 credits of post-secondary studies. Selection is based upon the applicant’s academic record, educational and professional goals, financial need, and letters of recommendation. Open to all fields of study.
Application deadline: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Download this year’s application: 2026-AAUW-Owatonna-Scholarship App
2025 Scholarship Winners:
Kate Havelka
Paytyn Struss
Both will receive a $1000 scholarship.
AAUW Owatonna Community/Technical College Scholarships (2 – $1,000)
These scholarships are awarded to female Steele County residents of any age currently attending an accredited two-year community or technical college. Recipients must have completed 12 credits of post-secondary studies. Selection is based upon the applicant’s academic record, educational and professional goals, financial need, and letters of recommendation. Open to all fields of study.
Application deadline: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Download this year’s application: 2026-AAUW-Owatonna-Scholarship App
2025 Scholarship Winners:
Each received a $1000 scholarship.
For more information, please contact Shelly.Rockman@charter.net