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AWBO EMPOWERMENT FUND APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
THROUGH 11:59PM ON NOVEMBER 10, 2025!
AWBO is offering TWO $1500.00 Educational Scholarships, and $6,000.00 in Business Micro-Grants
(max individual grant will be $1500.00).
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
The AWBO Empowerment Fund Educational Scholarship supports women pursuing education that will enhance their personal growth, career advancement, or entrepreneurial success. This one-time scholarship may be applied toward tuition, books, lab fees, or other educational expenses.
EligibilityApplicants must:
Identify as a woman
Reside in the Greater Lafayette, Indiana area
Be pursuing education through a college, community college, trade school, or certification program
Demonstrate financial need and a clear sense of purpose for their education
This scholarship is NON-RENEWABLE.
ACCESS THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION
BUSINESS MICRO-GRANTS INFORMATION:
The AWBO Empowerment Fund Micro-Grants are designed to provide financial support to women in business...whether in the pre-launch, launch, or growth stage to help further their business development and success.
Funds may be used for expenses such as website or logo design, business marketing materials, equipment, continuing education, training, or conference attendance that directly benefits the business.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
This micro-grant is NON-RENEWABLE.
ACCESS THE MICRO-GRANT APPLICATION
The Association of Women Business Owners offers a place for women who own and operate their own businesses to meet, network and share ideas and encouragement. We offer many benefits to our members including monthly programs, email newsletter, web site with your business listed in our online directory, opportunities to promote your business to other members and more. You're Invited to Join Us!AWBO meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Lunch is served at 11:15am with the meeting beginning at 11:30 am. You may reserve a meal when registering for the meeting under out Events Page. Our monthly meetings are held at the Lafayette Country Club, located at 1500 S 9th Street, Lafayette, IN. See the Events page for more information, including lunch reservations, on each monthly meeting. Membership is open to women who own or are partners in a business and are active in the day-to-day operation of that business. Independent contractors or those who work on commission and file a Schedule C with the IRS are also eligible. Associate Members are woman in positions that support and reflect the mission of AWBO even though they are not business owners. They must be nominated by an active AWBO member by application. Please contact us by email for more detailed information.
Email: awbo.lafayette@gmail.com | Upcoming Events - Click the event to register
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