Australian Federation of University Women - Victoria
AFUW-Vic Inc. is one of eight state/territory associations within the Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW). AFUW was founded in 1922 as an incorporated, voluntary, non-partisan, self-funded national organisation administered by a Federal Council.
The mission of AFUW is to act as "the voice of graduate women promoting the advancement of women worldwide and their equality of opportunity through initiatives in education, friendship and peace."
The purposes of AFUW-Vic are to support the objectives of AFUW and the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) and in particular to promote:
- the right of women and girls to education in order to reach their full potential;
- education as a means of influencing and benefiting society;
- the recognition and protection of human rights;
- peace, justice and equality; and
- the development of international understanding, co-operation and friendship.
The AFUW offers a variety of scholarships to assist female students who experience disadvantage in the pursuit of their studies. For a full list of these scholarships including application forms and referee guidelines, please go to AFUW.
Inquiries may be made to the Scholarship Secretary, Ms Irene Axup
Email: ireneaxup@hotmail.com
Tel: (03) 9557-2556