2025 $5,000 Education Grants will be made in July 2025 to eligible women based on personal goals, academic performance, and financial need. Click here for eligibility information.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 LCV AAUW Education Grants Program. Click here to download the 2025 application.
Click here to view details about 2024 Grant Recipients
We are AAUW Lower CT Valley! A strong, active, and vibrant branch of the American Association of University Women. 119 members engaged in programs, events and activities that stimulate our minds, expand our social connections, and make a difference in our community. Membership is open to all those who hold an associate or equivalent degree or a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
We advocate for education and equity for all women and girls in lower Middlesex and New London Counties.
Our Activities…
Our Calendar is busy! We meet monthly on the second Thursday at 7pm at the Saybrook Pavilion with a special Valentine’s lunch at the Acton Public Library in February.
- Sponsor: Scholarships and educational grants for women with funds raised at our always sold-out spring Book Author Luncheon
- Sponsor: Trinity College/York Correctional Institution Trinity Prison Education Project (TPEPP offering summer 2025 courses for college credit
- Speakers’ Programs which address important issues of the day such as women’s rights, voting access, climate change and artificial intelligence. Many of our speakers are extraordinary women!
- Holiday support and gifts for Safe Futures, the New London provider of domestic violence
- Interest and Activity Groups and social events are open to all Among them are:
Book Groups – Enjoy lively discussion, idea-sharing, and socializing, our Book Groups are something you don’t want to miss. Haven’t read the book or haven’t quite finished? Attend and hear what others have to say.
Great Decisions – stimulating foreign policy discussions on major global issues of the day.
Cultural Activities: trips to area museums, and theaters, cultural institutions and more.
Foodies! Group: Food-related events at restaurants, wineries, cooking classes and more.
Film Group sharing films and discussions at theaters and member homes.
Hiking, Walking and Mahjongg Groups
Craft Group: Fun active events in flower arranging, creative crafts, pottery and more!
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AAUW National – a membership organization whose mission is to change the climate for women and girls. AAUW empowers women and girls through advocacy. 1,000 local branches and 800 college and university partners. Founded in 1881, members study and take positions on the fundamental issues: educational, social, economic, and political.
- AAUW members: Tenacious and trailblazing advocates for women and girls
- Major Focus: Programs, research, and outreach about Education & Leadership and Workplace and Economic Equity.