American Association of University Women

The American Association of University Women Scholarship was established in 1972 in memory of Mabel McCarty, a longtime El Dorado teacher. Miss McCarty was the founder of the El Dorado Branch of American Association of University Women. After her retirement, Miss McCarty was active in club work and community cultural activities.Mabel had a brother Levi McCarty, and at the time of his death the family added the memorial gifts for Mr. McCarty to the scholarship fund in order to assist more students with their educational goals.