For women in science, scholarships can alleviate the financial burdens often associated with college and studying in the field. Here’s a list of 25 awards that can help women pursue their studies with monetary compensation.
Scholarships for Women in STEM
1. BluePay Stem Scholarship
To qualify, applicants must major in a STEM field of study — whether as an undergraduate or graduate. They must also answer an essay question.
2. Girls in STEM Scholarship
Applicants must be a woman pursuing a degree in the STEM field. This scholarship is awarded to individuals with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a dedication to their field and community.
3. Volt STEM Scholarship
Women pursuing a STEM program at an accredited college or university can earn $500 toward their degree. Students should be dedicated to their field and must answer an essay prompt to apply.
4. Virtix IT STEM Studies Scholarship
This scholarship award provides support for seniors entering their first year of college with an interest in pursuing STEM study.
5. Influenster Scholarship for Women in
STEM
Five females will receive $1,000 to help them pursue a STEM degree. Applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA.
6. Palantir Women in
Technology Scholarship
Freshman, sophomores and juniors can apply for this scholarship to receive funding toward tuition, fees and related academic supplies.
7. The BHW Group Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate women majoring in a STEM-related field can write an essay to compete for academic funding that will contribute to their studies.
8. Microsoft Stem Scholarship
Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program while pursuing a STEM-related field.
Scholarships for Women in IT
1. Vanguard Women in
Information Technology
Women entering their junior or senior of college with a minimum 3.0 GPA can
apply to win a scholarship of up to $10,000 per academic year.
2. Michigan Council of Women
in Technology
High school seniors to college juniors pursuing a degree in information
technology can win an annual award of up to $5,000.
3. OpenStack Scholarship
This scholarship is crafted to provide financial help to women pursuing an IT
or computer science degree. Coding samples and applicable experience/resumes
are required when applying.
4. Women Techmakers Scholars Program
This academic scholarship awards women making an impact in the tech community.
Applicants must actively pursue a computer science or computer engineering
degree.
Scholarships for Women in Mathematics
1. Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize
This prize goes to undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional math skills with an interest in pursuing this field of study.
2. Association for Women in Mathematics
Women studying in the field of math can receive an award toward their educational fees.
3. Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship
If you’re a woman pursuing a degree in statistics, this scholarship can provide you with money towards your educational fees.
4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Scholarship
The NCTM offers annual scholarships for individuals pursuing a degree in math with a history of academic excellence.
Scholarships for Women in Engineering
1. Alpha Omega Epsilon
National Foundations Scholarship
Awarded to women in engineering fields, this scholarship goes toward women who
exemplify positive characteristics, dedication and academic achievement in
their area.
2. SAE International
Scholarships
SAE International offers scholarships that encourage women to pursue studies in
engineering fields.
3. NACME Scholarship Program
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering strives to provide
greater opportunities for those wishing to pursue an engineering or computer
science degree. Applicants must apply to a NACME Partner Institution.
4. Society of Women Engineers
Scholarship
Women
pursuing a full-time degree in an ABET-accredited program can submit an
application to receive funding toward their degree.
Scholarships for Women in Science
1. ACS Scholars Program
Women pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry-related fields can receive
a scholarship of up to $5,000 from this organization.
2. Science Ambassador Scholarship
Create a three-minute YouTube video for a chance to win full tuition coverage
in a science field of study.
3. AWIS Kirsten R. Lorentzen
Award
Women majoring in physics, geophysics, geoscience or space physics can earn a
merit-based scholarship of $2,000.
4. SSAI Academic Scholarship
One undergraduate member of the Society of Physics Students national
organization entering their sophomore or junior year receives a $2,000 award
toward their education.
5. NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship
Program
Women with academic excellence pursuing a degree in fields related to
oceanography or marine biology are invited to apply.
A lack of funding should never prevent women from pursuing a given field of
study. Be sure to check out these scholarships to receive the financial aid you
deserve.
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