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Dorothy Prewitt Pohlman / AAUW Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of NCW

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Current or former female student at Wenatchee Valley College

Other requirements

  • Must have completed a minimum of 60 cumulative credits at Wenatchee Valley College by Spring quarter (completion of an AA degree is not required)
  • Must be accepted at a 4-year college, university OR community college in Washington state with plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree
  • Renewal is possible for recipients; must reapply and compete with new applicants
  • Student must plan to start school in the Fall

Overview

The Dorothy Prewitt Pohlman / AAUW Scholarship, established by one of Wenatchee Valley College's founders, supports current or former female students aiming to pursue a bachelor's degree at a college or university in Washington State. Administered by the Wenatchee branch of AAUW, this scholarship requires applicants to have completed at least 60 credits at WVC and plan to start their studies in the Fall. Renewal is possible for recipients.

Community Foundation of North Central Washington
The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.
Dorothy Prewitt Pohlman was one of the founders of Wenatchee Valley College. As part of her legacy, she created this scholarship, which is administered by the Wenatchee branch of the American Association of University Women. The scholarship supports current or former female students from WVC who plan to continue on at a community college, four year college or university in Washington State to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility

Current or former female student at Wenatchee Valley College
Must have completed a minimum of 60 cumulative credits at Wenatchee Valley College by Spring quarter (completion of an AA degree is not required)
Must be accepted at a 4-year college, university OR community college in Washington state with plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Renewal is possible for recipients; must reapply and compete with new applicants

What Community Foundation of NCW actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
200
Total given
$17.01M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,112–$4.31M
  • By dollars: Washington >99%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Wenatchee, WA; Winthrop, WA; Twisp, WA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Wenatchee Valley YMCA · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $4.31M

  • Columbia Valley Community Health · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $2.16M

  • Methow Housing Trust · Winthrop, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $1.58M

  • Chelan-Douglas Land Trust · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $622K

  • Wenatchee Valley College Foundation · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $563K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Women
  • Education

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