AAUW Hastings Branch invites college women to apply for a scholarship to a leadership conference May 27-30

Every year, the National Conference for College Women Scholars (NCCWSL) takes place at the University of Maryland, College Park, near Washington, D.C.
This event brings together hundreds of college women from across the nation for an immersive, multi-day experience of leadership training, inspiration, and networking. Through engaging workshops and hands-on activities, NCCWSL challenges and inspires attendees to make meaningful impacts on their campuses and communities long after the conference ends.
Leadership Development
• Develop a leadership narrative through voice, skills, and mind-set
• Identify and deepen the appreciation of one’s own leadership gifts and areas of growth
Civic Engagement, Policy, and Advocacy
• Learn about issues and policies affecting women locally, nationally, and globally
• Develop insight into how, why, and when to take action
Aware of Self and Others
• Reflect on personal identities and positionality, and how they apply to personal growth career development
• Develop a mindset that prioritizes listening, adapting, and collaborating across cultural differences
Career Engagement
• Connect with mentors and a network of cohort peers
• Develop a plan for next career steps

Applications due March 25, 2026
College women sophomores, juniors and seniors, are encouraged to apply
Information, including an application for a NCCWSL 2026 Scholarship, can be found on the
AAUW Hastings Branch webpage…
https://hastings-mn.aauw.net or email Gail at aauwhastingsbranch@gmail.com
The American Association of University Women (AAUW), officially founded in 1881, is a non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.