Best Grants for Women in American Samoa

Nonprofit organizations that are U.S. 501(c)(3)s or use a qualified fiscal sponsor can receive US $35,000 - US $50,000 to support programs empowering women and girls in low-income countries, including American Samoa. Together Women Rise funds capacity building, new initiatives, or expansion of existing efforts serving vulnerable women and girls in the Global South.

Women active in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeking leadership development through conferences and education events, including those from American Samoa, can receive support for women and girl services. Presbyterian Women offers grants up to US $2,000 to help young women ages 18–30 build leadership skills within Presbyterian Women and the broader church.

Women active in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeking leadership development through conferences or other leadership education events in American Samoa can apply for grants up to US $500. With a mission to strengthen women’s leadership in the church, Presbyterian Women supports participants’ full involvement in Presbyterian Women and the broader denomination.

The AAUW Community Action Grants provide up to $75,000 to support nonprofits and educational institutions that empower girls in grades K–12 to succeed in STEM fields. By fostering hands-on learning, mentorship, and family involvement, these grants aim to build confidence and skills among girls, especially those from underrepresented communities. AAUW believes that immersive STEM environments and relatable role models can inspire lasting interest and help close the gender gap in leadership and careers.

U.S.-based or territory-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups led by and for disabled people can seek US $75,000 - US $150,000 for collaborative disability justice projects, including in American Samoa. Borealis Philanthropy supports disability rights and inclusion by funding cross-movement organizing, advocacy, arts, cultural work, and narrative change efforts centered on disabled leadership.

Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving women veterans in American Samoa can seek up to US $100,000 for programs in art and culture, education, environment and recreation, family support, or health and wellness. Impact100 Global Veterans funds new or expanding projects that fully serve veterans across the U.S. and its territories within two years.

Women and gender-equity–focused students pursuing STEM degrees may be eligible for scholarships supporting higher education, including those from American Samoa. The San Diego Foundation supports women and girl services and STEM/STEAM education by offering the Athena Scholarship, awarding US $1,000 - US $5,000 to students with financial need and strong community service.

Women age 19 and older from Hampden County pursuing two- or four-year degree programs can receive scholarship support for accredited U.S. colleges, with awards up to US $3,000. Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers this fund, which may benefit women-focused education initiatives, including applicants from areas such as American Samoa when eligibility criteria are met.

Women pursuing higher education or vocational training who are unemployed or under-employed can receive multiyear support for tuition and college expenses through the Women's Education Coalition Grant, established by Kalamazoo Community Foundation partners. While residency is limited to select Michigan counties, women’s services organizations in American Samoa may note this model of support for nontraditional students.

Graduating female students from Scranton or West Scranton High School in Lackawanna County pursuing higher education can apply for this scholarship supporting women and girl services. Offered by Scranton Area Foundation, it may be relevant to students originally from American Samoa who now meet these Pennsylvania-based eligibility requirements.

Girls and women pursuing further education, including traditional and nontraditional students, may receive scholarship support, which could include applicants from American Samoa. Scranton Area Foundation provides higher and adult education scholarships that advance educational access and equity for women and girls through its Irene Zurine Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Who We Are

Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community

For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change. Guided by our core values of collaboration, trust, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, we work to ensure that our communities thrive with opportunities for all.

This scholarship is awarded to a female or female-identified student from a high school in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, or Wyoming county who has 50 or more documented volunteer hours and and who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The Bob Zylstra STEM Scholarship, offered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, supports undergraduate students who identify as female or as students of color from West Michigan. This scholarship aims to empower students pursuing STEM majors by removing barriers to education and fostering diversity in these fields. Each year, the foundation awards scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to help students achieve their academic and career aspirations.

YWCA Chester County Fund

Mission Statement

A primary focus of the YWCA Chester County Fund is to provide scholarships to women, primarily non-traditional students, to continue their education.

Emma E. Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mission Statement

The Emma E. Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to memorialize Emma by helping female swimmers pursue their dreams of a college education. The scholarship awards will be granted on an annual basis to female graduating high school senior athletes in Southern Chester County.

About Emma

Emma was an excellent student as a sophomore at Unionville High School (UHS). She loved to swim and was a dedicated member of both the Kennett YMCA Sea Dragons and UHS swim teams. In her spare time, Emma was a lifeguard and also taught young children how to swim at the Y. As a younger child and teenager, Emma excelled on the ballfield in URA softball.

At the young age of 16, Emma passed away following complications caused by a rare type of gastric cancer, a form of the disease that was unheard of in a child and unfortunately found too late. Throughout Emma’s brief illness, she was strong and determined to get better, and did not let her health issues define her in any way.

Emma was beautiful in every sense of the word, and was loved throughout her community and beyond. She worked hard at whatever she was trying to accomplish, but always with a cheery, exuberant attitude and lovely smile. More than anything, her absolute kindness and warm heart are what made Emma our sweet girl.

Madeline Mellers Memorial Girls Golf Scholarship

Madeline started playing golf at a young age with her father, Ed Mellers, in Missouri. After moving to Colorado with her mother and stepfather, Chris and Ann Bush in 4th grade, she continued to play and started competing in CJGA events around the state. When she started as a freshman at Rye High School in 1990-91, there was no girls’ golf team at Rye High School so CHSAA said she could try out for the boys’ team, and she made it! Her junior year, Madeline along with her coach, Greg Bailey and Hollydot Professional, Prim Ivan, approached CHSAA again to see if Mad’s scores from Boys golf in fall could qualify her for the Girls State golf tournament the next spring, and CHSAA decided yes! She qualified and played in her 1st state tournament the next spring, placing 10th. In those days, the girls competed against girls from every size of high school in the state 1A to 6A.

During her Junior and Senior years, Madeline was also working with Dana Smith, a well known teaching professional from the Mike McGetrick Golf Academy in Denver. Dana took Madeline’s golf to the next level and is now graciously helping with her scholarship. He was chosen as the best teacher in Colorado by Golf digest and has several articles on golf published by Golf digest and Golf Illustrated. He is currently one of the staff at Trent Wearner Golf in Denver.

Her senior year, we were able to field a team made up of girls from various Southern Colorado small high schools and they played in girls’ season, 11 tournaments in all. Madeline was medalist in all 11 tournaments. She went on to become the Pueblo Ladies City Champion 3 times in 1994, 1995, and 1996. She was the youngest girl to win the Ladies championship at 17 years old!

Madeline was awarded a golf and academic scholarship to Stetson University, a division 1 school in Florida, where she attended and played golf for 4 years graduating in 1998. Denver University Law School was her next stop, and she graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 2002, passed the bar and started her law career with a private firm in Denver.

Tragically, we lost Madeline at 41 years old to colon cancer after a courageous 5-year battle. At the time of her death, she was a Senior Asst. Attorney General for the state of Colorado and very actively involved as a fundraiser for the Colon Cancer Alliance of Colorado. Madeline Ann Mellers played golf all of her life and was President of the Denver Businesswomen’s golf league. 

Description of the award

• We will be awarding two $2,500.00 scholarships
• Payment will be made to the institution directly
• Both in-state and out-of-state institutions are accepted
• Applicants must maintain a 3.0 or above GPA while maintaining the scholarship

Greenawalt Foundation

Our Mission

The Greenawalt Foundation advances opportunities in the skilled trades through funding for accredited pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, workforce training initiatives, and youth career exploration experiences. These programs promote technical readiness and connect STEM education to modern trades careers, building a stronger, more sustainable workforce. Foundation support focuses on expanding access and creating equitable pathways to prosperity for individuals pursuing skilled trades careers. Through these efforts, the Foundation helps develop the next generation of skilled professionals who will shape the future of our communities.

Community Grant

The Greenawalt Foundation extends its commitment to opportunity and well-being through community grants that support nonprofit organizations serving women, children, and vulnerable populations. These grants focus on programs that promote safety, stability, and self-sufficiency, including initiatives supporting domestic violence recovery, foster care, the working poor, and animal welfare. Foundation support strengthens the social fabric of communities and expands access to essential resources for those in need. Through these efforts, the Foundation helps build stronger, more compassionate communities where individuals and families can thrive.

Areas of Support

We focus our community grants on initiatives that align with our mission of compassion, opportunity, and empowerment. Areas of support may include:

• Domestic violence prevention and survivor support
• Programs for women and children
• Family assistance and poverty relief initiatives
• Foster care, youth development, and educational support
• Animal welfare and community-based rescue programs

Focused on women and girl services, this organizational grant supports women environmental leaders of color with funding to strengthen their work. Rachels Network provides US $10,000 to eligible organizations connected to these leaders, which may benefit women-focused groups in American Samoa working on environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Women of color environmental leaders working in American Samoa can receive personal support to advance their leadership and impact. Rachels Network provides women and girl services organizations and advocates with US $15,000 in personal funding, plus wraparound leadership services and recognition, for work in sustainability, environmental conservation, and environmental stewardship across the U.S., including territories.

Women leading nonprofit initiatives that serve women and girls, children, education, or community development can receive US $25,000 to advance their work in American Samoa and across the U.S. and territories. L'Oreal Paris honors these Women of Worth with funding, mentorship, and a national platform to amplify their impact.

Women survivors of domestic violence returning to the workforce can receive US $1,000 - US $4,000 in scholarship support for education and training from the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. Although based elsewhere, similar women’s services and adult education programs in American Samoa may be eligible for comparable opportunities from this funder.

Female high school seniors pursuing STEM or medical majors at accredited nonprofit U.S. colleges or vocational schools, who reside in Erie, Huron, or Ottawa counties in Ohio, can receive scholarship support through the Zonta Club of Greater Sandusky High School STEM Scholarship Fund. Grants from Erie County Community Foundation may benefit women-focused education initiatives similar to those in American Samoa.

Women at least 23 years old returning to interrupted studies and enrolled in 2–4 year undergraduate or vocational programs at accredited U.S. institutions may be eligible for this academic scholarship. Erie County Community Foundation’s Zonta Club of Greater Sandusky Nontraditional Students Scholarship Fund supports women residents of Erie, Huron, Ottawa, or Sandusky Counties, which may benefit women-focused education initiatives similar to those in American Samoa.

The College Women's Club Charitable Fund Scholarship aims to support female graduating seniors from selected high schools in Erie County, Ohio, who are pursuing undergraduate degrees. With a focus on financial need and a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5, this scholarship encourages young women to contribute positively to their communities. Since its inception in 1995, the fund has played a vital role in enhancing educational opportunities and fostering leadership among local students.

The Cohen-Tucker Dissertation Fellowship Program, established by ASEEES in 2015, supports doctoral students conducting research in Russian/Soviet historical studies. With a stipend of up to $28,000, it is open to students from all disciplines. A special focus is given to Women's and Gender Studies. Applicants must be doctoral students at US universities, proficient in relevant languages, and able to defend their dissertations during the fellowship tenure. Preference may be given to research on the Soviet era.

The AAUW Branch and State Affiliate Community Action Grants aim to empower AAUW branches and state organizations by providing up to $10,000 for innovative STEM programming targeted at girls in grades K-12. This initiative is designed to foster hands-on learning experiences, expand local impact, and showcase AAUW's commitment to gender equity in STEM. By collaborating with other organizations, AAUW seeks to build confidence and inspire the next generation of female STEM leaders.

The Emerge Grant, established by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, supports women and nonbinary individuals aged 25 and older from Georgia and Montana. With grants up to $2,500 annually, recipients can pursue technical, vocational, or degree programs at accredited U.S. institutions. This initiative, rooted in Rankin's legacy, aims to empower those demonstrating financial need. Applicants will be informed about their status, ensuring transparency in the selection process.