The AWA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing scholarships to outstanding students in Houston law schools.
Scholarships
Each year the AWA Foundation awards scholarships to deserving second- and third-year women law students in Houston, Texas. The awards are presented at the AWAF Premier Women in Law Luncheon on April 11, 2023. Check back soon for the scholarship application.
Fellowships
The AWA Foundation Pro Bono Fellowship Program is a full-time paid attorney position with one of the AWAF’s Fellowship partners, the Houston Volunteer Lawyers and Tahirih Justice Center. Each organization will interview and select one fellow from the AWAF 2022 3L scholarship applicants who indicate an interest in dedicating their first year of practice to pro bono service.
Board of Trustees
Mindy Harper, Chair and Trustee
Ashley Hill, Vice Chair and Trustee
Kristhy Peguero, Treasurer and Trustee
Akilah Craig, Immediate Past Chair and Trustee
Paige Bennett, Trustee
Adrianna Culbreth, Trustee
DeDe Davenport, Trustee
Nettie Downs, Trustee
Paige Dusthimer, Trustee
Fermeen Fazal, Trustee
Emily Harbison, Trustee
Katie Harrington, Volunteer
Emily Travis Howard, Trustee
Aimee Housinger, Trustee
Ashley Kahn, Trustee
Divyya Kannegenti, Trustee
Melanie Koltermann, Volunteer
Ashlee Martin, Trustee
Emily Meraia, Trustee
Cathy Rascoe, Volunteer
Krystal Studavent Ramsey, Trustee
Kia Williams, Trustee
