Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by American Association of University Women Inc
Overview
The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will award two $1,000 scholarships to assist with undergraduate college expenses for the 2026–2027 academic year. The awards are the Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship(s). At least one of the two scholarships will be awarded to a woman of color.
Eligibility and requirements
- Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by April 1 and also emailed to the scholarship committee by that date. See committee contact addresses below.
- Age: Applicants must be at least 19 years old on or before April 1, 2026.
- Gender: Applicants must self-identify as female.
- Academic standing: Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours (or equivalent) of college credit with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
- Residency and enrollment: Applicants must reside within a 50-mile radius of Elgin; preference will be given to those from the Elgin area. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited institution or be planning to enroll for the upcoming semester.
Award details and expectations
- Recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship disbursed to the college they will attend; funds will be deposited directly into the student’s tuition account.
- Scholarship recipients will be granted student-affiliate membership in the Elgin Area Branch of AAUW and are invited to participate in branch meetings and events.
- Recipients are encouraged to attend AAUW’s May dinner meeting, when the scholarships will be formally presented.
(Include the scholarship committee’s mailing and email addresses below when submitting your application.)