The Wyandotte-Downriver branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering a $2,500 scholarship in 2026, through its foundation, for all eligible applicants. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2026.
“This scholarship is designed to support a Downriver college student enrolled full-time by helping offset the costs of tuition, fees, books and supplies,” said Kathleen Forrest, director of the Scholarship Program for the Downriver Branch. The scholarship is for the Fall Semester of 2026 and will be paid directly to the chosen college or university on behalf of the student.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in any of the following communities: Allen Park, Brownstown, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron Township, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, New Boston, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven or Wyandotte. They also must have earned a minimum of 12 college credits and be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student.
All interested students who wish to apply for this scholarship should send an email with the subject: “Academic Scholarship 2026” to kathleenforrest@wowway.com to receive the application form and guidelines.
The completed application, required essay and a copy of the applicant’s transcript must be sent to: AAUW-WDF via email to scholarship committee chair Kathleen Forrest at kathleenforrest@wowway.com by the deadline date of March 15.
– Submitted by AAUW-WDF
