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The Association provides a nationwide organizational structure to stimulate and coordinate the concerns and activities of local groups of college women for constructive work in education, public and civic affairs, and human relations; encourages the extension of professional acumen and disciplines of college women to a leadership role on local, national, and international levels; promotes a closer union of fellowship among college women.

On August 9, 1974, in Philadelphia, Pa., biennial convention, the Association accepted its updated charter and became known as the National Association of University Women.

The National Association of University Women has cooperated with national and local, social and economic programs, and is affiliated with such national organizations as the American Council on Education, the National Education Association, the Civil Rights Leadership Council, the National Urban League, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Women's Advisory Council of Economic Opportunity, plus many others. The NAUW also participates in the Whitehouse Conferences and United Nations, Education, Social, and Cultural organizations.

Branches have been active in sponsoring projects such as Tutorial Services, Voter Education, Family Relations, International Relations, Human-Social Relations, Community Development and Planning, Consumer Education, Drug Abuse, Prison Reform, Aiding the Mentally and Physically Handicapped, Parent's Programs, Girl Scout Troops, Workshops on current local and national issues, leadership development and parliamentary procedures, Career Conferences and many others.

An annual journal and bulletins, along with other publications of educational value, are issued to the membership.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the National Association of University Women is to promote a closer union and fellowship among college women for constructive work in education, civic activities and human relations.

Scholarships - Fellowships

Local Branches award scholarships to students desiring to study and to earn baccalaureate or masterate degrees. All curricula are to be accepted as possible fields of study because women are moving into virtually every phase of America's labor market. Therefore degrees leading toward professions in public service, politics, business, diplomacy, law corporate management, sales, communications as well as educational and nursing careers are being considered.

The National Association awards fellowships on a competitive basis to doctoral students. Applications for the fellowship may be received by writing the Chairman of Fellowships at the national address. Credentials requested in the application then become the basis upon which the applicant becomes eligible for a fellowship grant. Members and non-members of the Association may apply.

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[[caption]] Chicago Members of National Convention Planning Committee [[/caption]]

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