The Racine chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is accepting applications for several scholarships for women attending two-year and four-year colleges.

The applications are available on the organization’s website at www.racineaauw.org.

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 will be given to Racine County women enrolled in the second half of their associate degree program as of the fall semester of 2014. Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded to Racine County women enrolled as a junior or senior at a 4-year institution.

The applications must be returned by Feb. 1. The winners will be notified on or before April 15.

To find out more about Racine AAUW, go to www.racineaauw.org or www.facebook.com/racineaauw .  For questions, email aauwracine@hotmail.com.

Denise Lockwood has an extensive background in traditional and non-traditional media. She has written for Patch.com, the Milwaukee Business Journal, Milwaukee Magazine and the Kenosha News.