Scholarship Opportunity

Jacquie Walker Scholarship

Offered by AAUW Buffalo Branch

Awards for Western New York undergraduate and graduate students with strong community service and academic achievement.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, Graduate Student

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Eligibility

  • Published 2026 rules: full-time undergraduate or graduate enrollment at an accredited institution.
  • Published 2026 rules: Western New York resident who lived there before college and graduated from a Western New York high school or was homeschooled there.
  • Demonstrate community service and academic achievement; previous Jacquie Walker recipients are ineligible under the 2026 rules.

Requirements

  • Published 2026 packet: all college transcripts, an essay about continuing community service, activities information and two recommendations—one academic and one community service reference.
  • Sponsor FAQ: only one academic award annually; incomplete submissions disqualify; enrollment proof precedes payment.

How to Apply

  1. 1The sponsor announces a February 13, 2027 deadline, but this program's linked application still covers 2026.
  2. 2Contact the committee for the updated 2027 packet and confirm eligibility and materials before applying.