Scholarships

The LPD AAUW Local Scholarship Foundation is a project of the Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin Branch of the American Association of University Women. The Foundation awards scholarships to qualified applicants each year who will be either 2nd or 3rd year college students during the upcoming academic year. The 2026 scholarship application period will open in February. 

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Annual Local Scholarship Fundraiser Kicks Off!

Your local AAUW Foundation Board is excited to announce the kick-off of our 2026 annual Local Scholarship “Non-Event” Fundraiser! This no-fuss fundraiser gives our members and others the opportunity to donate to an excellent cause without purchasing a ticket, buying a product, or leaving your home. 

This year our “Non-Event” theme is centered around showcasing women in the technology field, and having a “Seat at the Table” with them to learn more about their stories and personal insights. These women work in a variety of careers and companies, and have been highlighted in a new book called Critical Careers—Celebrating Women in Digital Infrastructure. Five lucky donors will receive a hard copy of the book at the end of our campaign!

For over 70 years, our branch has raised nearly $150,000 for local college students, supporting our mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. We hope to award four scholarships of $2,500 each this year to qualified applicants. Please help us reach our goal by clicking here to donate!

Once you submit your donation by check or online, you will be able to virtually “meet” some groundbreaking female pioneers, learn their stories, and read about how they hope to inspire the next generation of young women to enter the field. The recommended donation levels on the flyer are guidelines ~ any amount is greatly appreciated! All donations to the Scholarship Fund are tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

DONATE ONLINE HERE
You may also mail a check payable to:  LPD-AAUW Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 661, Livermore, CA 94551-0661

 

Announcing our 2025 scholarship winners!

Clarissa Cheung is from Livermore and is majoring in Computer Science at the University of Florida. She has worked at the NASA Ames Research Center. Clarissa’s goal is to aspire to become a software engineer who makes a meaningful and positive impact on the way we live. Learn more about Clarissa in her thank you video.

Britney Hernandez is from Livermore and is enrolled at Pacific Union College. She is majoring in Psychology. Britney is a first generation college student.  Her goal is to become a person who can truly help others through presence, empathy and emotional support. Learn more about Britney in her thank you video.

 

Ileia Thomas is from Pleasanton and will be attending the Cal State East Bay or San Francisco State University. She is majoring in English with a Creative Writing Concentration. She has a beautiful daughter and has performed at ‘Poetry Slams’.  Ileia’s goal is to get a masters degree and teach her love of poetry and creative writing to other hopeful writers.

 

Darya Novokhatskaya is from Pleasanton and is enrolled at UC Urvine majoring in Business Administration.  Darya came to the US from Russia when she was 18 years old. Her goal is to embrace the strength and leadership that comes with breaking barriers and pursuing an MBA while inspiring others along the way.

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Our 2024 Scholarship Winners!

* Aatmi Mehta is from Dublin and is enrolled in UCLA. She is majoring in Public Health with the goal of becoming “a compassionate and skilled medical professional”. She has made significant  contributions to the UCLA public health community through her volunteer activities.  Learn more from Aatmi in this video.

 

* Lara Wiedemeier is from Livermore and is enrolled at San Jose State University. She is majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Microbiology and a Minor in Chemistry and Public Health. She is a member of our AAUW branch where she is an enthusiastic participant and role model in our STEM for Girls programs. Learn more about Lara in this video.

 

* Evelyn Arroyo is from Livermore and is enrolled at UC Berkeley. She is studying in Japan until August. Her Major is Political Economy with a concentration in East Asia, and she plans to enroll into a master’s program for an economics degree. She has worked for the City of Livermore Housing and Human Services. And she has worked as a manager for the Berkeley Student Cooperative. Hear more from Evelyn here.

* Aruna Nannapaneni is from Pleasanton and is enrolled at UC Davis and is majoring in Molecular and Medical Microbiology. She is currently working on single cell genomics data regarding early development. Her goal is to pursue a PhD studying ways to research bacteria, viruses and parasites pertaining to infectious diseases.  Aruna shares more about her passions here.

Our 2023 Scholarship Winners

      • Sangavi Suresh Kumar – UCLA
      • Juliana Santiago – UC Berkeley
      • Alejandra V. Quezada Sermeno – University of San Francisco

Sangavi Suresh Kumar is from Dublin and will be attending UCLA, majoring in Psychology.

She retains a high GPA while giving back to the students at Las Positas by tutoring and helping with a Free Food Program at Las Positas. Learn more about Sangavi here.

 

Juliana Santiago is from Livermore and will attend UC Berkley, majoring in Media Studies. Juiliana eventually wants to attend Law School and work in Public Policy to improve economic and social outcomes for marginalized communities.

She retains a high GPA while tutoring and working as an Assistant for the City of Livermore posting events amongst other endeavors.  Learn more about Juliana here.

Alejandra V. Quezada Sermeno is from Livermore and is attending the University of San Francisco in Sacramento, majoring in Nursing.  She obtains a high GPA while participating in a variety of volunteering activities. She works with veterans and tutors students in English as well as being involved in other volunteer efforts such as participating in food banks.  Learn more about Alejandra here.

Scholarship Fundraising

The LPD AAUW Foundation for Education is a 501(c)(3). Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible.  Anyone can donate. Membership is not required! Donations should be made to AAUW/LPD Local Scholarship Foundation. Learn more about donating to the Scholarship fund here.  Contact our fundraising event chair to make your non-member donations.

Thanks to our generous members and others, the current year’s donations will fund scholarships for next spring.  We take donations throughout the year and they are tax-deductible. Contact us for more information.