Moore, a graduate student at WGU Missouri, was one of 63 applicants from across the country to receive career development grants from the leading women’s organization
WGU Missouri graduate student Carolyn Moore, of St. Louis City, was recently awarded a Career Development Grant by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Moore was one of 63 recipients across the country to receive the grant, which highlights the achievements of women throughout the nation who are making a difference in their local communities.
AAUW is one of the world’s leading supporters of graduate women’s education. It – has awarded more than $115 million in fellowships, grants and awards to 13,000 women from more than 145 countries since 1888. The organization’s Career Development Grants range in value from $2,000 to $12,000, and must be used by recipients toward advancing their careers.
Moore is pursuing a master’s degree in management and leadership at WGU Missouri. She is a 28-year veteran and captain of the St. Louis Fire Department, where she is the only African-American female Commissioned Officer. One of Moore’s goals is to implement a mentoring program for young girls aspiring to enter Public Safety Careers, such as firefighting.
“With my vast work experience in the public sector and the knowledge I achieve in the master’s program at WGU, I feel certain that I can establish programs to foster talent, build confidence, and give girls the necessary tools to be successful,” Moore said. “The AAUW grant is a great honor and blessing to me. I am one step closer to achieving my goals because of AAUW and Western Governors University.”
AAUW’s Career Development Grants program aims to tackle barriers women face in education and provide funding to help female students who hold a bachelor’s degree continue their education and research. Applications open August 1 of each year and close in mid-November. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.
For the 2018-19 academic year, AAUW awarded a total of $3.9 million through six fellowships and grants programs to 250 scholars, research projects and programs promoting education and equity for women and girls. To find out more about this year’s class of awardees, visit the online directory.
About AAUW
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and more than 800 college and university members. Since AAUW’s founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW’s fellowships and grants have helped scholars and activists overcome barriers to education and advancement for 130 years. Learn more at www.aauw.org.
About WGU Missouri
WGU Missouri is a competency-based, online university created to expand access to higher education for Missouri residents. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. WGU Missouri faculty members serve as mentors, working one-on-one with students, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction.
Established in 2013 through a partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University, WGU Missouri is open to all qualified Missouri residents. The university is nonprofit and self-sustaining on flat-rate tuition of about $7,000 per year for most programs.
Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Nursing College programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE*), and the Health Informatics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
More information is available at missouri.wgu.edu or by calling 855.948.8493.
*Western Governors University offers nursing programs that are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 5380, Washington DC 20036, 202-877-6791).
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