Scholarships for Women
Top Scholarships for Women
As a woman, you might be wondering what scholarships might be out there just for you. Here is a list of 10 of them you might consider applying for. Beyond that, you can visit our scholarship section at College Recon for scholarships for veterans, military children, military spouses, and more.
American Fellowship
Multiple recipients, $8,000-$50,000
The Details: The American Fellowship program began in 1888 when women were discouraged from pursuing an education. It is said to be among the oldest non-institutional sources of graduate funding for women in America.
Candidates are evaluated based on scholarly excellence, quality, and originality of product design, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF)
Multiple recipients, $2,500
The Details: AWAF awards quarterly to North American women that “solicit passion and drive for the automotive industry with a passion for a career or advancement in the automotive and related industries.” They must be already accepted to or enrolled in an accredited collegiate program.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship
Two recipients, $1,000
The Details: This scholarship is sponsored by the ASA Committee on Women in Statistics and Caucus for Women in Statistics. It was established in 1989 to encourage more women to start statistics-oriented careers. Two winners are selected each year. Winners receive a certificate and $1,000.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Jeanette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund (JRF)
Multiple recipients, $2,000
The Details: This scholarship is for low-income women ages 35 and older. The purpose of this award is to help “build better lives through post-secondary education.” This award is aimed at students working toward a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree. They must be enrolled or accepted to a not-for-profit, regionally accredited institution.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Women in STEM Study.com Scholarship
One recipient, $2,000
The Details: This scholarship awards one $2,000 award a year to women pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree program that emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). They must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university and are planning on continuing the next year.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Live Your Dream Award
Multiple recipients, $1,000 – $10,000
The Details: Soroptimist International of the Americas is sponsoring the Live Your Dream award. They are a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to education and training. Over 1,300 women will receive $1,000 in the first level, at the regional level, over 100 of the first-level recipients will be selected to receive an additional $3,000 to $5,000, and three regional level winners will also receive $10,000 at the international level.
To be eligible, women need to be the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents, have a financial need, and be enrolled in or accepted into a vocational skills training program. They also need to reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries or territories.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Women in Architecture Scholarship by Houzz
Multiple recipients, $2,500
The Details: This scholarship is funded by Houzz, an American website and online community about architecture, interior design and decorating, landscape design, and home improvement. This scholarship is for graduate and undergraduate women students studying architecture or landscape architecture in the U.S. and Canada.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program
Multiple recipients, up to $1,000 through $3,000
The Details: This scholarship provides grants to women soldiers to help them attain their educational goals. It offers support with certificate programs, community college coursework, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees. Schools must be accredited. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation, and need. For certificate and community college, the award is up to $1,000. For undergraduates and graduates, it is $2,500 and $3,000.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
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- CollegeRecon Scholarships Section
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- College Scholarships for Military Dependent Children
- Military Spouse Scholarships
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Julie Provost is a freelance writer, and blogger. She lives in Tennessee with her National Guard husband and three boys.