Our 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
rom left to right: Devera Graf, Scholarship Co-Chair, Emily Farnsworth, Julianna Bendeck, Janeth Rubio, Sophia Perez, Anne Noel, Cheryl Tromley, Scholarship Co-Chair
AAUW Star Bright Scholarship
The AAUW Star Bright Memorial Scholarship was established in 2005 by Book Club 3. It provides branch members with the opportunity to make donations honoring friends and commemorating special events. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a female student attending the second semester at Fort Myers or Cape Coral Technical College.
Our 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipient: Anne Noel
Cheryl Tromley, Anne Noel, Anne’s Counselor, Elaine Petrie
AAUW Lee County High School Scholarship
Established in 2011 in memory of Jane Wagner, a three-term branch president. It awards one $1,000 scholarship per year to a graduating female student with financial need chosen by the school counselor. The award is paid to the college of the recipient’s choice.
Our 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients are: Sophia Perez and Janeth Rubio
Sophia Perez and her mother Alexandra Perez.
Janeth Rubio and her mother Alma Hernandez
AAUW Thomas Edison and Kiwanis Regional Science & Engineering Fair Emerging Research Scholar Award
Established in 2001 to encourage middle and high school girls in STEM fields. It awards two $300 prizes based on the projects submitted to the Thomas Alva Edison & Kiwanis Regional Science & Engineering Fair. The AAUW Thomas Edison & Kiwanis Regional Science & Engineering Fair Award goes to a top female entrant whose skills are laudable, but still developing.
Our 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipient is: Juliana Bendeck
Juliana Bendeck and her mother Enas Bendeck
Marie Glasgow and AAUW STEM Award Fund
Established in 2019 in honor of Marie Glasgow, president of AAUW Fort Myers/Lee Co Branch for two years. It is awarded each year with the goal of improving educational opportunities by rewarding young Middle School girl(s) who are winners at the Junior Division of Edison-Kiwanis Science Fair or Thomas Edison Festival of Light Regional Inventors Fair.
Our 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipient is: Emily Farnsworth
Emily Farnsworth, Emily’s Mother Rose Farnsworth, Ron Glasgow, Stella Egan from the Foundation For Lee County Schools, Inc.
Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS)
This hands-on program is dedicated to science education for regional middle school girls by enthusiastic professionals and undergraduates as facilitators and role models in a girls-only environment.
AAUW FGCU Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000, with member and matching funds from the state, it awards one scholarship to a female student who resides in the five-county area (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry) with financial need pursuing an undergraduate degree at FGCU. Priority is given to the current awardee.
AAUW Sue Gotticent Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2006 with a bequest from the estate of member Sue Gotticent who was an avid supporter of AAUW’s mission. It awards one $2,000 scholarship to a Lee County female student aged 25 or older with demonstrated financial need who attends an institute of higher education that is part of the Florida State University system. Priority is given to the current awardee.
AAUW FSW State College Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000, with member and matching funds from the state, it awards one $1,000 scholarship to a female Lee County student with financial need attending the Fort Myers Campus of FSW. Priority is given to the current awardee.
Scholarship Recipients from 2022-2023
To see these talented young women, meet their parents, and hear their stories is priceless. We want to thank you, our members for your generosity. Without you, our members, none of this would be possible. You are making a profound, positive difference in the futures of these young women!