Only 1 in 4 individuals working in computer and mathematical workforce are female. Additionally, only 1 in 6 people working in architecture and engineering occupations are women. As the numbers prove, there is still underrepresentation of women in the science, technology, engineering, and math workforce.
In an effort to make information focused on STEM education and careers more accessible to women, BestColleges.com have curated a Women and Careers in STEM series for those considering the field. Included are degree overviews, job boards, and perspectives from female professionals already in the industry.
Scholarships for Female-Identifying Students in STEM Majors
The Science Ambassador Scholarship: An annual scholarship funded by Cards Against Humanity for undergraduate women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, or math. The program offers five $20,000 tuition scholarships, distributed directly to colleges or universities in the fall.
ITWomen Scholarship Program: The ITWomen Scholarship is open to graduating female senior applicants from the Tri-County South Florida area of Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach county who have been accepted and/or enrolled in a post secondary institution (such as a college or university), and pursuing a degree in the fields of Information Technology and/or Engineering. Recipients will receive an $8,000 four-year renewable scholarship ($2,000 per year) and a personal Virtual Mentor.
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship: The Palantir Foundation offers a $7,000 scholarship, open to female undergraduate freshman, sophomore, and junior applicants majoring in, or plan to major in, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field, and enrolled in an accredited U.S., Canadian or Mexican college/university.
LogicMonitor Women in STEM Scholarship: LogicMonitor awards three $6,000 scholarships for the fall semester. Applicants should identify as a woman pursuing an undergraduate degree (associate's or bachelor's) in STEM at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university in the United States. International applicants are welcome to apply if they will attend school in the US.
Women at Microsoft Scholarship: Seven $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who self-identify as a woman (non-binary people, those who are gender fluid, and women of transgender experience are encouraged to apply) and plan to enroll in full-time in a tech, engineering, math, or computer science related undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year. International applicants are welcome to apply if they will attend school in the US.
Zonta International Women in STEM Scholarship: Zonta International Women in STEM Scholarships encourage women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in STEM fields with a $5,000 scholarship from Zonta International.
Society of Women Engineers Scholarships: For 65 years, SWE scholarships have empowered women pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, engineering technology, and related fields. With a single application, you are automatically considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers Scholarships and Fellowships: The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE) offers 18 scholarships and fellowships (under one application) recognizing graduate and undergraduate industrial engineering students for academic excellence and campus leadership.
SME Education Foundation Scholarships: The SME Education Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in technical fields that directly support manufacturing. With more than 60 distinct scholarship programs (under one application), the Foundation provides merit and need-based scholarships, issues renewing and one-time awards, and seeks applications from all eligible students, including but not limited to young women and underrepresented communities.
Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship: The Heinlein Society awards four $4,000 scholarships to undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year. The “Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship” is dedicated to a female candidate majoring in engineering, math, or biological or physical sciences. The Robert A. Heinlein, Dr. Yoji Kondo, and Dr. Jerry Pournelle scholarships may be awarded to a candidate of any gender.
Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship: The Julie Keil Scholarship supports women enrolled in their sophomore, junior, or senior year in an accredited college or university and majoring in a discipline relevant to entering a career related to hydropower with a $3,000 award. The scholarship recipient is selected using criteria in line with merit and financial need.
BHW Women in STEM Scholarship: The BHW Group offers a $3,000 scholarship for women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Women in Technology Scholarship: For the last 18 years, the Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) program, has supported more 169 women pursuing a degree in computer science, information management systems, or another IT-related field. The WITS Program will grant multiple $2,500 scholarship awards.
Engineering and Technical Science Achievement Scholarship: The Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation was founded December 5, 1996 by five members of Alpha Omega Epsilon International Sorority who wanted to further encourage and support other women in engineering and technical sciences. Scholarship awards are between $500 and $2,500.
Janet Cullen Tanaka Geosciences Scholarship: This scholarship is open to undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior women, or female identifying, students committed to completing a Bachelor’s Degree and pursuing a career or graduate work in the geosciences, including: geology, environmental/engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology or hydrology. Scholarship recipients will receive a Gold award of $2000 or a Silver award of $500.
Aysen Tunca Memorial Scholarship: The Aysen Tunca Memorial Scholarship recognizes a female sophomore or junior undergraduate student majoring in a STEM field with a $2,500 scholarship. Preference is given to a student excelling in her studies and demonstrating significant potential, with a disadvantaged economic background or someone who overcame significant obstacles in her life, or someone who is the first person in her family to go to college or major in a STEM field. Applicants must be undergraduate members of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) National Organization.
Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology: The Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology provides an annual $1,500 scholarship to a graduating female high school senior or returning female college student from the greater Kansas City area, who intends to further their education at a two-year or four-year college, university, vocational or technical school who share Kris Paper’s love of technology and will be seeking a degree in a technology related field.
ABC Humane Wildlife Women In STEM Academic Scholarship: This scholarship was created by Urban Wildlife Manager Rebecca Fyffe, an entrepreneur who is unique in her industry as a female business owner. You do not need to be a United States citizen to apply. This $1,000 scholarship is open to persons who identify as female. Graduate and undergraduate students enrolling or continuing in STEM fields of study at accredited universities are welcome to apply.
Learner’s Annual Women in STEM Scholarship: The Learner Annual Women in STEM Scholarship is a recurring $1,000 scholarship that’s open to women who are STEM majors.
Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship: The Cox Scholarship, sponsored by the ASA Committee on Women in Statistics and Caucus for Women in Statistics, was established in 1989 to encourage more women to enter statistically oriented professions. Two scholarship recipients are selected each year: one to a woman in or entering the early stages of graduate training (MS or PhD) and one to a woman in a more advanced stage of training. Scholarship recipients receive $1,000.
-This list is adapted from the Scholarships for Women in STEM resource by Daniel Gleich.
