Newark AAUW seeks student award applicants

1:37 p.m., Feb. 17, 2015--The Newark Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invites University of Delaware students to apply for its annual sponsorship of a rising senior woman (expected graduation Class of 2016) to attend the National Conference of College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL).

AAUW Newark Branch has sponsored UD women students attending NCCWSL (pronounced “nick-whistle”) since 2011. Branch sponsorship of $500 covers fees for residential registration at this national conference. 

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NCCWSL 2015 will be held May 28-30 at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Jointly organized by AAUW and NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, NCCWSL is America’s premier conference for college women and provides a transformative experience for attendees and prepares them to be the next generation of leaders. 

The conference offers more than 50 leadership workshops; a graduate school and career fair; preconference activities in nearby Washington, D.C.; and networking opportunities with lifelong benefits. Past program schedules and profiles of keynote speakers are available at the organization’s website.

The recipient will be recognized at the May meeting of the Newark Branch of AAUW and will be invited to report on the conference experience at a branch meeting in fall semester 2015.

Principal selection criteria for sponsorship include academic achievement and leadership in volunteer service, not only on campus, but also for the greater Newark area or her home community.

Submit applications, nominations or questions to Sandra Millard in the University of Delaware Library at 302-831-2231 or by email at skm@udel.edu. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, March 6. Acceptance confirmation required by April 1.

Applications are available from this website or by email to Millard at skm@udel.edu, or by downloading the appropriate application below.

• Information and application (Microsoft Word version)
• Information and application (PDF version)