NCCWSL

NCCWSL 2026
May 27 – 30, 2026
University of Maryland, College Park (near Washington, DC)
2026 NCCWSL announcement flyer

The National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) unites college women students from across the nation for a transformative experience in leadership development, networking, and inspiration. NCCWSL provides a welcoming and empowering space to build leadership skills, connect with peers, and find inspiration to drive change.

Through engaging workshops and hands-on activities, NCCWSL challenges and inspires attendees to make meaningful impacts on their campuses and communities long after the conference ends. Students attend the conference to become part of a dynamic network of change-makers ready to lead the way.

NCCWSL provides opportunities to connect with other college women leaders to bring light to common challenges and help build supportive networks through which to share ideas and solutions. This space highlights the importance of gathering as women to understand the impact of gender on the following learning outcomes: 

  • Awareness of self and others
  • Career engagement
  • Civic engagement, policy, and advocacy
  • Leadership Development

Nearly 500 colleges from 48 states have sent campus leaders to NCCWSL.  Approximately 50% of NCCWSL attendees are women of color.

A student who received an AAUW-WI NCCWSL scholarship last year provided her evaluation of the conference:

Would you recommend the conference to others at your college/university?

I would recommend the conference and the university because it provides a valuable new experience. The University of Maryland has a great location, very close to Washington, DC, with all its amazing historical sites. The conference offers many social networking opportunities, which can help with studies, careers, and building social connections. The workshops are also very useful for life and career skills, such as time and money management, career development, and interpersonal relations.

— Marina Rizzo, 2025 AAUW-WI NCCWSL scholarship recipient and student at Nicolet College, Rhinelander

For more information, including transportation and lodging, visit https://www.naspa.org/events/nccwsl. 

NCCWSL Scholarship
2026 NCCWSL Scholarship Application (Due 4/1/2026)
(Please save a copy of the application before completing it.)

AAUW-Wisconsin will be funding five college women to attend ($1,000 each) and some branches may also offer scholarships. The $1,000 covers conference registration, lodging and meals, and airfare. The application for scholarships is below. The deadline to apply for AAUW-WI NCCWSL scholarships is April 1.  Students must register for the conference by May 18.

Branches, especially those offering their own scholarships, may wish to appoint a branch member to collect student applications. There is a space on the application form to enter branch contact information. Then please forward applications to AAUW-WI for state scholarship consideration.

For questions, contact:

Jan Eriksen
AAUW-WI Vice-President Leadership
AAUW La Crosse
jperiksen@viterbo.edu