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DONATE HERE APPLICATION COMING SOON PAST WINNERS
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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 3rd or 4th year college students during the upcoming academic year. The 2026 scholarship application will be available in late February. Questions? Contact: scholarship@aauw-lpd.org
Annual Local College 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 receive a link to read about these and other groundbreaking female pioneers, learn their stories, and hear how they hope to inspire the next generation of young women to enter their 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
Questions? Contact: scholarship@aauw-lpd.org
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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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.