National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL)

  • WHAT IS NCCWSL?

    Each year, college women from around the country for three days of leadership training, inspiration, and networking. This is the eleventh year the AAUW-Walla Walla Branch is offering NCCWSL scholarships. This significant scholarship pays for tuition, travel, and lodging for the conference.

  • SPONSOR

    This year’s generous sponsor is NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Previous attendees have found the conference to be inspiring and life-changing.

  • WHO SHOULD APPLY

    Applicants must be a woman student, currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate college program. They may either be attending a local college or be a local Walla Walla Valley resident who is attending college in the Walla Walla Valley or outside of the area. Enter the conference as an aspiring leader and leave it with the skills and confidence to pursue your goals.

  • DATES

    The conference will take place May 28 - 30, 2025, at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. Join hundreds of young women come to turn a moment into a movement!

  • APPLICATIONS

    Applications are due by April 10, 2025. Selection of this year’s applicants will be completed by April 12, 2025.

    Please click here to access the online application hosted by Google Forms.

  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Further information can be obtained by emailing walla2aauw@gmail.com or calling/texting (509) 301-1859. A member of our local branch will be happy to assist you!

NCCWSL APPLICATION

NCCWSL by the numbers

  • Roughly 50% of NCCWSL attendees are women of color. Many are first-generation college students. 

  • 1 in 4 NCCWSL attendees major in the STEM fields, followed by majors in business and the social sciences. 

  • Nearly 500 colleges from 48 states have sent campus leaders to NCCWSL.