The Foundation Awards Program is open to all FAWCO and FAUSA members and their children, regardless of nationality, and regardless of whether or not the affiliated Club has made a contribution to The Foundation’s programs.  The Dual Cultural Award is also available to members' grandchildren and has its own specific nationality requirements.

Members (and the children/grandchildren) of the Board of Directors of FAWCO, The FAWCO Foundation and FAUSA are not eligible for Education Awards.

These awards are intended for children of FAWCO or FAUSA members.

Arts Award     $5000

For undergraduate or graduate study in the history, theory and/or practice of the performing arts, visual arts, film and media arts, architecture and graphic arts.

Sciences Award     $5000

Sponsored in part by AIWC Genoa and the Bacigalupo family, in memory of Frieda Bacigalupo Natali

For undergraduate or graduate study of scientific subjects (e.g., biology, chemistry), mathematics, medicine, engineering, environmental studies, computer science, economics or business administration.

Humanities Award     $5000  

For undergraduate or graduate study in the fields including, but not limited to, education, law, social studies, history and languages.

Due to generosity in sponsorship, there are two awards available which will be given to the two highest-ranked applicants

• Humanities Award  Sponsored in part by AAWE Paris, in memory of Gertrude de Gallaix
• Humanities Award  Sponsored in part by Caroline Newton
  

These awards, for FAWCO and FAUSA members, recognize the diverse lives of our members, their achievements and their neverending quest for knowledge and self-improvement

Shirley Kearney University Study Degree Award    $5000

For continuing or resuming studies in an undergraduate or graduate level university degree program.

Women in Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Math. Medicine   $5000  

In Honor of AWA Dubai's 21 years serving the international community of Dubai

This award is for the study of STEM disciplines including the study of chemistry, computer and information technology science, engineering, geosciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, physics and astronomy. 

FAUSA Skills Enhancement Award     $5000

This award is for acquiring new skills or enhancing already existing ones. This will allow a FAWCO or FAUSA member to become more capable, competent and confident by acquiring the skills to improve performance in any given field. 

Continuing Education Award     $5000 

Sponsored by Mary Stewart Burgher of the AWC Denmark, in memory of Pauline "Pete" Arnold Schweppe              

For a FAWCO or FAUSA member to further their education at university or an equivalent level through courses, workshops, and certificate programs. Subjects can encompass all areas of interest—inter alia, journalism, writing, the arts, and philanthropy - excluding science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and medicine subjects.

This award is intended for children and grandchildren of FAWCO and FAUSA members.

Dual Cultural Award     $5,000  

Sponsored in part by AWC Bern and Donna Erismann, in memory of Suzanne Erismann

To be used to attend a semester of American high school or an academic or structured educational summer program in the United States.

Do you or your child/grandchild plan on submitting an application for the 2019 Awards? Please consult the Month-by-Month Application Timeline below for some useful advice on timely submission of your application.

• Month-by-Month Application Timeline
• Tips for Writing A Successful Application
• 2019 Watermarked Applications
  • Education Awards Application
  • Dual Cultural Award Application
  • Member Awards Application