Scholarships

Note that this text describes the 2025-26 scholarships. The application period for these scholarships has now closed. Information for 2026-27 scholarships will be posted in February 2026.

Information for 2025-2026 scholarship. 

The Melrose-Wakefield Area Branch of the American Association of University Women is pleased to offer two scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The branch scholarship, which is in the amount of $1,500.00, is available as a result of the fundraising activities of the branch and donations received in memory of branch members and their loved ones. This year, the branch scholarship will be given in memory of Phyllis Blacklock, late of Melrose, who passed away in October 2024.  Phyllis was a graduate of Woburn High School, where she was the valedictorian of her class, and she received her Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University.  She was a teacher, a writer, and an avid traveler.  She was a member of AAUW for decades and served as President of the Branch from 1977 to 1979.  She was also active in the League of Women Voters.    

The other scholarship, which is in the amount of $1,000.00 is offered from the Diana L. Goldblith Scholarship Fund, which was established by donations from Mrs. Goldblith’s family and friends following her sudden death in June 1990.  Mrs. Goldblith, a longtime Melrose resident, was an active and enthusiastic participant in AAUW’s Literature Group, Great Decisions Group, and Stellar Investment Club.  

To be eligible, one must be a resident of Melrose, Wakefield, North Reading, Georgetown, Wilmington, Cambridge, Saugus, or Georgetown, Maine.  These are all communities from which the branch derives members this year.  In addition, one must attend or be a graduate of a four-year AAUW-accredited college or university and must have completed at least two years of study prior to the fall of 2025.  

Special consideration will be given to applicants who have maintained high academic standing and can demonstrate a need for the scholarship for a specific purpose related to educational goals.  All applications will be processed anonymously.

Applications are available here: AAUW Application 2025 (or click on link at the top of this page) and must be returned by April 16, 2025. The recipient of the scholarship will be notified prior to May 14, 2025.