Scholarships for Women and Girls in Science / STEM

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Description:The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to those who identify as a female/woman and are studying community college, baccalaureate, or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. In 2019, SWE awarded nearly 260 new and renewed scholarships valued at over $810,000.
Amount: Up to $15,000 USD
Deadline: Varies
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WTM Scholarship for Computer Science & Gaming
Description:Women Techmakers Scholars will each receive $10,000 USD (for students in the US) or $5,000 CAD (for students in Canada) for the academic year. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership, and academic background. The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications and we strongly encourage women to apply. All scholarship recipients will be invited to the annual Google Scholars Retreat in the summer to connect with fellow scholars, network with Googlers, and participate in a number of development workshops. Candidates from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific can also apply.
Amount: $5000 CAD - $10,000 USD
Deadline: Varies
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WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
Description:We launched the Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship in 2010 to celebrate and support women who are beginning careers in technology. We hope to encourage women to pursue computer science, engineering, and technical studies, and to become leaders in these fields.
Amount: $7000 USD
Deadline: March 22
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SimpliSafe STEM Scholarship
Description:As a tech startup, we at SimpliSafe understand the need to ensure students in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are provided with the crucial funding in pursuit of their degree. The SimpliSafe Scholars program provides financial assistance to students enrolled in a degree program that prepares them for careers in STEM.
Amount: $1000 USD
Deadline: Varies
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SME Education Foundation - Scholarships for Future Women Engineers
Description:Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship: Must be full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering, technology, or a closely related field in the United States or Canada. Overall minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship: Must be a full or part-time student pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degree in STEM, Manufacturing or Industrial engineering programs. Eligible students include graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students with less than 30 credit hours. Minimum GPA of at least 2.5
Amount: $1000 -$6000 USD
Deadline: Scholarship applications are accepted from Nov. 1 – Feb. 1 every year, and awardees are announced in the spring.
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Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy Memorial Scholarship Award
Description:The Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy Memorial Scholarship Award is available to female African-American students. You must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school program to be eligible for this award.
Amount: $5000 USD
Deadline: Varies
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(ISC)² Women in Information Security Scholarship
Description:The (ISC)² Women's Scholarship, administered by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education. Applicants must be female and pursuing or planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or related field, and be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student. A minimum 3.3 GPA is required.
Amount: $1000 - $8000 USD
Deadline: Applications open 12/1/2019 and close 2/17/20.
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B.A. Rudolph Foundation STEM Scholarship
Description:The B.A. Rudolph Foundation Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship is intended for female undergraduate students preparing to enter a profession in the sciences, who are applying to or have secured an unpaid or underpaid summer position in a related field. Applicants must be rising juniors, seniors, or be recent college graduates. Applicants must, therefore, demonstrate financial need in their application. The financial award consists of $1,600 per month (4 weeks) for the length of the individual’s summer position and therefore will be calculated for each accepted scholar.
Amount: $1600 USD
Deadline: April
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B.A. Rudolph Foundation STEM Scholarship
Description:The B.A. Rudolph Foundation Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship is intended for female undergraduate students preparing to enter a profession in the sciences, who are applying to or have secured an unpaid or underpaid summer position in a related field. Applicants must be rising juniors, seniors, or be recent college graduates. Applicants must, therefore, demonstrate financial need in their application. The financial award consists of $1,600 per month (4 weeks) for the length of the individual’s summer position and therefore will be calculated for each accepted scholar.
Amount: $1600 USD
Deadline: April
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Aysen Tunca Memorial Scholarship
Description:The Aysen Tunca Memorial Scholarship was established by Aysen's son Tunay and his wife, Catherine, to recognize a female undergraduate student majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field, excelling in her studies, and demonstrating significant potential.
Amount: $2000 USD
Deadline: March 15
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Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship
Description:The “Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship” is dedicated to a female candidate majoring in engineering, math, or biological or physical sciences. The Yoji Kondo and Jerry Pournelle scholarships may be awarded to a candidate of any gender, and add “Science Fiction as literature” as an eligible field of study. Applicants will need to submit a 500-1,000 word essay on one of several available topics.
Amount: $2500 USD
Deadline: April 1
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BHW Scholarship
Description:Women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the school year.
Amount: $3000 USD
Deadline: May 15
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Olin E. Teague Scholarship
Description:The National Space Club and Foundation offers a scholarship each year in memory of the Honorable Olin E. Teague, a Representative in Congress who aggressively supported our national space program, to encourage talented young people to pursue careers in aerospace fields. The scholarship, in the amount of $4,000.00, is awarded to a graduating high school senior at an accredited U.S. high school. The student must be a U.S. Citizen. This scholarship program is intended to encourage talented young people to pursue careers in aerospace fields.
Amount: $4,000 USD
Deadline: October 11
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SimpliSafe STEM Scholarship
Description:As a tech startup, we at SimpliSafe understand the need to ensure students in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are provided with the crucial funding in pursuit of their degree. The SimpliSafe Scholars program provides financial assistance to students enrolled in a degree program that prepares them for careers in STEM. Student must be pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics Field.
Amount: $1000 USD
Deadline: Varies
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AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship
Description:The A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program is funded through a variety of sources, including memorials, individual donations, AISES fundraisers, and other corporate grants. This scholarship fund was established to memorialize A.T. Anderson, one of the AISES founders. Any STEM related degree such as Mathematics, Medical Sciences, Physical Science, Technology, Science, Engineering, or Natural Resources. Students must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university for the academic year. Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
Amount: $1000 - $2000
Deadline: March 31
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