Below is a detailed, comprehensive list of grants and scholarships broken down by fields of study.
General STEM Scholarships
Recognizing that the unique perspectives and life experiences women bring to STEM fields will aid in scientific innovation, improved product design and creative solution development, Best Value Schools STEM Scholarship for Women seeks to provide at least one (1) $2,000 scholarship, twice per year, to a woman enrolled in a STEM degree program. This is to help offset the future gender wage gap women are likely to experience, and to encourage the development of crucial technological skills that are necessary in our rapidly changing world.
The Girl Scouts of America offer scholarships to college aged Scouts who want to pursue a career in STEM fields. The Girls Scouts have been a powerful force for creating gender equality in STEM fields, helping to introduce girls and young women to the wonders of science and women mentors already in the field. The NSHSS Foundation provides STEM scholarships for underrepresented groups in order to help reduce financial barriers for those with academic and leadership potential and the desire to pursue STEM careers. They recognize that in order to increase diversity in the technology workforce, we must increase diversity in undergraduates. The Foundation awards scholarships to applicants who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, STEM disciplines such as Biosciences/Pre-med/health-related fields, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences, Computational or Informational Sciences (including Statistics and Accounting), Engineering, Geosciences, Mathematics, Oceanography, Operations Research, Physics, Teaching STEM. Business and Professional Women’s Foundation contributes to female advancement in the STEM fields through direct scholarships issued to women enrolled at accredited institutions. Applicants must be age 25 or older, residents of the United States and within 2 years of completing undergraduate studies. The Selected Professions Fellowships sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers awards between $5,000 and $20,000 for females entering graduate or post-graduate degree programs in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation provides federally-backed assistance for qualifying students. NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM), benefit talented STEM students, who qualify for up to $10,000 each academic year. Minority General STEM Scholarships Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology is just that, dispersing scholarships to African American undergraduates studying technology at historically black colleges and universities. If you are a minority student, do not fail to explore scholarship opportunities put forth by the United Negro College Fund or the Hispanic College Fund. Finance ScholarshipsIn 2013, women comprised only 11.4% of CFOs of the Fortune 500 companies. Lets go change that!
The Government Finance Officers Association sponsors their annual Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship. The program awards a $5,000 scholarship to high achieving minority students who are majoring in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. Applicants must be full or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate students who self identify as African-American, Hispanic-American, Native-American, Native Hawaiian, or Asian-American. The Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance offers two scholarships for women enrolled in a Finance or Accounting program at an accredited college or university. The Undergraduate Scholarship is open to students in their 3rd, 4th, and 5th year of study. The Master’s Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Finance or Accounting. These scholarships are open to the public, and interested students should apply through the nearest chapter of the AFWA. The Amicus Foundation sponsors an annual scholarship for students pursuing degrees in Finance at Bard College. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students majoring in Finance or Economics. Final awards are determined on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Award amounts vary according to the availability of funds and the number of annual applicants. Minority Finance Scholarships The American Institute of CPAs sponsors a number of scholarships for students pursuing degrees and careers in Finance and Accounting. The AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students awards $12,000 to full time minority Finance and Accounting majors who are working towards their Doctoral degree. Applicants must have earned a Master’s degree, and must have at least three years practical experience in the Accounting and Finance fields. |
Accounting Scholarships
Accounting remains one of the most popular college majors, in large part because it offers a number of stable and lucrative career opportunities. Accounting scholarships are primarily supported by private and professional organizations, as well as colleges and universities with dedicated Schools of Business. Accounting scholarships from the private sector are primarily merit-based, and will only be available to students with solid academic histories. If interested in accounting, go ahead and apply to all of the following!
The National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation offers annual scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in accounting. Approximately 40 scholarships are awarded every year. Applicants must be an accounting major enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college, and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Final awards are determined on the basis of academic achievement, leadership potential and financial need.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants offers a number of scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students. The AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students provides up to $5,000 per year in scholarship funds to ethnic minorities pursuing degrees in accounting. The AICPA/Accountants Scholarship provides a one time award of $2,500 to outstanding accounting students who demonstrate the potential to be leaders in the CPA community. The AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship is a one time award of $5,000 available to graduate level accounting majors. All of the AICPA scholarships are awarded strictly on the basis of academic merit.
The Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco is dedicated to the advancement of women in the world of business and finance. The association awards more than a dozen scholarships every year to San Francisco Bay area women who are pursuing a degree in accounting and financial services. To be eligible, students must be enrolled at an accredited Bay Area college or university, and must have a minimum 3.4 GPA. Current award amounts are $5000 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate students.
Minority Accounting Scholarships
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) offers scholarships for minority accounting students. Up to $5,000 each, is awarded to minority accounting majors who have overall GPA of at least 3.3. Funding is available for both graduate and undergraduate students.
The National Association of Black Accountants offers annual scholarships to African-American students who are pursuing degrees in accounting at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be student members of the NABA, and must demonstrate the requisite level of financial need. The maximum annual award is $10,000.
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting offers annual scholarships to Hispanic-American students pursuing careers in finance, accounting and business. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, and must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. They must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Award amounts vary, and are determined by course of study, and status as an undergraduate or graduate student.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants offers a number of scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students. The AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students provides up to $5,000 per year in scholarship funds to ethnic minorities pursuing degrees in accounting. The AICPA/Accountants Scholarship provides a one time award of $2,500 to outstanding accounting students who demonstrate the potential to be leaders in the CPA community. The AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship is a one time award of $5,000 available to graduate level accounting majors. All of the AICPA scholarships are awarded strictly on the basis of academic merit.
The Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco is dedicated to the advancement of women in the world of business and finance. The association awards more than a dozen scholarships every year to San Francisco Bay area women who are pursuing a degree in accounting and financial services. To be eligible, students must be enrolled at an accredited Bay Area college or university, and must have a minimum 3.4 GPA. Current award amounts are $5000 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate students.
Minority Accounting Scholarships
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) offers scholarships for minority accounting students. Up to $5,000 each, is awarded to minority accounting majors who have overall GPA of at least 3.3. Funding is available for both graduate and undergraduate students.
The National Association of Black Accountants offers annual scholarships to African-American students who are pursuing degrees in accounting at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be student members of the NABA, and must demonstrate the requisite level of financial need. The maximum annual award is $10,000.
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting offers annual scholarships to Hispanic-American students pursuing careers in finance, accounting and business. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, and must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. They must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Award amounts vary, and are determined by course of study, and status as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Business Scholarships
The far-reaching field of business encompasses specialty disciplines in accounting, management, economics, finance, and a host of other employment sectors. Undergraduates and MBA candidates utilize these and other scholarship opportunities – made available by schools, associations and other business-minded organizations. Fun fact! As of 2015 there are more CEO's of Fortune 500 Companies named John than there are women CEO's.
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) offers Future Entrepreneur Scholarships to help promote entrepreneurial thinking among aspiring business students. This valuable undergraduate scholarship provides $12,000 the first year and $4,000 each for the following year. The Association makes additional grants of $4,000 each, under its general NASE Scholarship Program, which has disbursed nearly $2 million, since forming in 1989. The newest offering in the group’s stable of business scholarships is the Succeed Scholarship, which provides funding for business professionals returning to college for continuing education. Students majoring in Finance can receive scholarship help from the Government Finance Officers Association, which administers various financial aid programs. The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship ($10,000), the GFOA Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship ($5,000), and the Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship ($3,500) are awarded to deserving business students. Graduating high school seniors are eligible for commerce related scholarships from the Community Bankers Scholarship Program. Help is available from banks in Illinois, Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. In Illinois, the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking offers 16 scholarships to top Illinois high-school seniors statewide each year. Local economics are emphasized for essays which must be dedicated to the concept of community banking. Students should present accurate information, in a clearly written, grammatically correct format. The National Business Association (NBA) has a scholarship program for dependents of current NBA members. College freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible for the $1,500 scholarship, as well as graduating high school seniors. Qualified high school applicants show ACT scores between 18 and 26 or SAT scores of 850 to 1190. Accounting majors who have maintained 3.0 GPA standards are eligible to participate in the National Society of Accountants Scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded to undergraduates in amounts of $500, $1,000 and $2,000 – depending on which academic programs winners are enrolled in. Zonta International is a far-reaching multi-national network committed to advancing equality for women. Through the organization’s Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship, undergraduates and master’s degree candidates are empowered to pursue leadership roles in business. Twelve international scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded annually to business management students. Minority Business Scholarships The University of Missouri, Columbia has several business scholarships set aside for minority students. Students from the finance, marketing and management departments qualify for various endowed scholarships. Robert Brock, Ginger Bryant and John Dean Scholarships contribute need-based aid to business students. Each year the National Black MBA Association provides scholarships for graduate students and minority undergraduates enrolled in business programs throughout the United States. The awards are valued between $1,000 and $15,000 each, and are extended to twenty- five full-time MBA students annually. |
Engineering Scholarships
According to the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) only 18 percent of engineering undergraduates are female. In the current US market there is a large demand for engineers and not enough engineers to fulfill the demand. Let's graduate more female engineers to fulfill the market deficit!
Society of Women Engineers is a strong advocate for higher education in technology fields. Scholarships benefit women enrolled in Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology program. In addition, all applicants must have cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership, potential for professional success, and each applicant’s answers to a series of short essay questions. Official transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted alongside application materials. engineering and computer science degree programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. The umbrella of SWE scholarships is wide, so students are invited to fill out a single application that places them in line for all available awards. Freshman applicants studying in the U.S. must submit high school transcripts reflecting cumulative grade point averages between 3.5 and 4.0, as well as two letters of recommendation from teachers – one of which must relate to STEM subjects. Each year, 300 students from the United States receive scholarships valued at $7,500 each from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The awards are part of an effort to increase numbers of highly trained scientists, engineers, and mathematicians for the future technological workforce. To honor Mr. Goldwater, outstanding college students who intend to pursue careers in STEM fields are recognized with educational scholarships. To qualify for Barry Goldwater Scholarships, students apply prior to the start of their junior or senior years. Students enrolled in engineering and other approved courses of study at accredited universities are encouraged to seek the awards. Students do not apply for this award directly. Instead, they are recommended by the designated faculty representative at their college or university. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers offers a number of scholarships for students who wish to pursue careers in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R). Scholarship awards are between $3,000 and $10,000. Some scholarships offer renewal option to participants who show satisfactory academic progress. To be eligible for ASHRE Scholarships, students must be enrolled full-time in programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. In addition, all applicants must have cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership, potential for professional success, and each applicant’s answers to a series of short essay questions. Official transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted alongside application materials. The American Radio Relay League Foundation offers a number of college scholarships to students who plan to study engineering. Valid ham radio licensees are invited to apply for scholarships in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The awards can be used for tuition, room, board, books, and other related educational expenses. Most awards require enrollment at a four-year college or university, but some scholarships provide support for community college applicants. Scholarships awarded by the American Radio Relay League Foundation are issued based on financial need, academic achievement, ham radio activities, and potential for scholastic success. A copy of your official transcript is required with your completed application, along with an essay sample. Letters of recommendation are optional. The American Society of Naval Engineers issues scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering careers. The scholarships are worth $2,500 for undergraduates and $3,500 for graduate students. Only United States citizens are eligible to apply for ASNE scholarships. Scholarships winners are judged by the American Society of Naval Engineers based on academic record, extracurricular activities, work history, letters of recommendation, and demonstrated aptitude for naval engineering. Financial need may also be considered. All graduate student applicants must be members of ASNE and all undergraduate applicants must be entering their final year of study. Military careers open scholarship doors for engineers and other professionals. |
NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program supports future leaders in engineering and science through educational initiatives for high achievers. Prestigious NASA fellowships benefit undergraduates, as well as graduate students pursuing degrees in certain engineering fields as well as computers, science and math. Application for NASA Scholarships requires students to include academic transcripts, publications, letters of recommendation, civic recognition, awards and honors and NASA essays. The valuable grants are highly competitive and reward only the cream of the crop in tech-related fields.
Minority Engineering Scholarships
Xerox offers a leg-up to engineering hopefuls pursuing technology related educational credentials. In addition to valuable internships, the philanthropic arm of the company administers Xerox Technical Minority Scholarships. The scholarships are worth 1-10K annually for qualified program participants who are enrolled in technology and science study tracks at U.S. universities.To encourage education among promising technology students, the
Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers awards of up to $2,500 to Hispanic high school graduates entering engineering related educational programs. Awards are open to Hispanic community college transfer students, four year college students, and Hispanic graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and the potential for professional success in tech fields.
Korean-American engineering students benefit from eight $1,000 scholarships offered annually by the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association. Scholarships are awarded based on each applicant’s record of academic success and professional potential as demonstrated by transcripts, essays and letters of recommendation. Candidates are also required to submit detailed resumes outlining work experience and extracurricular activities. Undergraduate and graduate students compete for scholarships offered by the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association, and successful applicants are members of the organization, or have a parent who is a member. For additional information, please visit the KSEA Scholarship page.
- Undergraduate NASA scholarships are valued at: $15,000 annually for school-related expenses + $10,000 summer internship at NASA Research Center
- Graduate NASA scholarships are valued at: $35,000 stipend + $11,000 annually for education costs + $10,000 summer internship at NASA Research Center
Minority Engineering Scholarships
Xerox offers a leg-up to engineering hopefuls pursuing technology related educational credentials. In addition to valuable internships, the philanthropic arm of the company administers Xerox Technical Minority Scholarships. The scholarships are worth 1-10K annually for qualified program participants who are enrolled in technology and science study tracks at U.S. universities.To encourage education among promising technology students, the
Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers awards of up to $2,500 to Hispanic high school graduates entering engineering related educational programs. Awards are open to Hispanic community college transfer students, four year college students, and Hispanic graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and the potential for professional success in tech fields.
Korean-American engineering students benefit from eight $1,000 scholarships offered annually by the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association. Scholarships are awarded based on each applicant’s record of academic success and professional potential as demonstrated by transcripts, essays and letters of recommendation. Candidates are also required to submit detailed resumes outlining work experience and extracurricular activities. Undergraduate and graduate students compete for scholarships offered by the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association, and successful applicants are members of the organization, or have a parent who is a member. For additional information, please visit the KSEA Scholarship page.
Information Technology / Computer Science
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that by 2020, there will be 1.4 million computer specialist job openings. Yet U.S. universities are expected to produce only enough qualified graduates to fill 29% of these jobs. Women today represent 18% of all computer science graduates; whereas in 1984, they represented 37%.
The FITE is the leading professional foundation that partners with the Association of Information Technology Professionals to support IT workers through education, conferences, literature, and news. The Foundation for Information Technology Education sponsors a number of scholarships that are open to its student-members, including the following:
The Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) Women In Technology Scholarship (WITS) program will support promising women who are enrolled at, or are accepted into, a two or four year college or university in the United States for the current school year. WITS will offer multiple scholarship awards with values up to $2,500 per recipient to qualified candidates who will seek a career in information technology or a related field and meet the program requirements as defined in the application. Submissions are evaluated based on candidate essays, which define and offer meaningful solutions to local or statewide IT problems. Consideration will also be given to academic performance, community involvement, leadership qualities and extracurricular activities. Robert Half Technology specializes in providing top level IT personnel to business and industry, while AITP is the main support organizations for professionals in the IT arena. Together, the two combine to produce the Robert Half Technology/AITP Scholarships, which award up to $2,500 to two qualified students enrolled in an Information Technology program. Applicants must be student-members of the Association of Information Technology Professionals and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Special consideration is given to those who demonstrate community service and involvement, leadership and excellent academic motivation. Morgan-Stanley Information Technology scholarships are awarded annually. Many of these awards include internships and career possibilities with Morgan-Stanley, a well-known provider of financial and technological solutions. The awards, fellowships, and non-credit programs are primarily targeted towards minorities and female candidates. Morgan Stanley sponsors the Richard B. Fisher Scholarship, which is open to minority students, including LGBT, African-American, Hispanic and Native-American students. A high GPA is required and applicants must be in their sophomore or junior year to qualify. Students must be interested in the IT field in the realm of the financial sector. Recipients may receive up to $10,000 and a summer internship with the company. The Vanguard Women in Technology Scholarship Program offers up to $10,000 to women majoring in computer science related fields. Vanguard has given away nearly half a million dollars in scholarships since the award’s inception. The Microsoft Graduate Women’s Research Scholarship is awarded based on nominations from the head of a student’s department, and provides up to $12,500 for tuition, fees, supplies and travel/living expenses. In 2012, Google administered Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships to female computer science and computer engineering students in their final year of undergraduate study or beyond. $10,000 was awarded to each winning global scholar bound for graduate school, maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. In 2007, the ESA Foundation established a Computer and Video Game Scholarship program to assist women and minority students who are pursuing degrees leading to careers in Computer & Video Game Arts. In 2009, we extended this opportunity to graduating high school seniors and doubled the amount of awards granted from 15 to 30. The scholarships are offered for full-time undergraduate study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the USA. Up to 30 scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded annually, 15 to graduating high school seniors and 15 to current college students. Applicants must be: women or minority students, pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts (high school seniors must already be accepted into a program), enrolling or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), U.S. citizens. Minority IT Scholarships This scholarship is awarded annually by the Library and Information Technology Association and by Library Systems and Services Inc. Eligible students for this $2,500 Minority Scholarship in Library and Information Technology must necessarily be a part of a minority group, and must be dedicated to the ideas and usage of automation in library sciences. Candidates will submit a personal statement, letters of reference, and academic information referencing their interest in library sciences and their experience in leadership. The recipient of this award cannot have earned more than 12 credit hours in a Master’s of Library Science Program before being given this scholarship. Regional Scholarships A Florida-resident who has at least a 2.5 GPA and is planning on attending a college or university in the state of Florida to study information technology or computer science may apply for the Dr. Robert W. Sims Memorial Scholarship. or the William J. English Scholarship. These awards are generously sponsored by the Florida Association of Education Data Systems (FAEDS) and is given in the amount of $3,000 per year. The deadline for this scholarship is February 15th. The online application, essay and transcripts must be submitted by this date to the FAEDS panel. Students at this community college in Northwest Illinois may apply for the Eduard Buss Business and Technology Scholarship. A declared IT major who is full-time at the college may be eligible for this award based on grades, motivation, and academic excellence. No other residency or financial stipulations are made for this award. The Center for Women In Technology (CWIT) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is a merit scholarship program for talented undergraduates majoring in computer science, information systems, business technology administration, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical/biochemical/environmental engineering or a related program at UMBC. CWIT Scholars receive four years of an annual scholarship ranging from $5,000 – $15,000 per academic year for Maryland residents, and from $10,000 – $22,000 per academic year for non-Maryland residents, to cover full tuition, mandatory fees, and other expenses. Each CWIT Scholar participates in special courses and activities and receives mentoring from faculty and participating members of the IT and engineering communities. |
Mathematics Scholarships
A math degree will prepare you for a wealth of careers in fields ranging from finance to science.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security administers the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program which offers full tuition, plus monthly living stipends, to qualified students in designated majors; including mathematical sciences. The Association for Women in Mathematics offers the Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize to undergraduate women showing promise in mathematics. To determine prize winners, letters of nomination from members of the math field are reviewed, alongside student transcripts and other relevant documentation. The Siemens Foundation hosts annual Siemens Scholarship Competitions in Math, Science & Technology. Regional winners are awarded scholarships worth $1,000 each, and those students moving on to the national round of finalists qualify for additional college funding worth as much as $100,000. The Intel Science Talent Search represents a tremendous annual opportunity for 1700 high school students who excel in math and science. Over one-million dollars worth of scholarships and awards are at stake annually, for innovative students who might land top prizes exceeding $100,000. Finalists also benefit from greater access to certain colleges and universities. New York University, for instance, has consistently offered four-year scholarships to finalists of the Intel Science Talent Search who otherwise meet their admission criteria. MATHCOUNTS is a national organization for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students interested in fun and challenging math-related activities. The group hosts a competition annually, which places participants in contention for college scholarships. Scholarships specifically address the need for qualified teachers in mathematics. For example; Math for America administers The Newton Fellowship Program, which helps train math-savvy individuals to become high school math teachers. A five-year teaching commitment, in a program-designated school, rewards each participant with $90,000 to offset undergraduate education expenses, and a scholarship covering full tuition toward an M.Ed degree. Nurusing ScholarshipsCurrently, too many communities in the United States are suffering from critical shortages of certified professional nursing personnel. This places a large strain on the American healthcare industry. Efforts to expand the pool of qualified nurses across the country are being made by both federal and state governments, as well as colleges, universities and professional associations. Additional scholarship opportunities are available for students who choose to specialize in particular fields of nursing such as Critical Care, Gerontology and Oncology.
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Undergraduate Scholarship – This scholarship is available to all U. S. citizens pursuing their nursing studies at a participating college or university. Awards are based on academic achievement, as well as financial need. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 – $2,500 per year. The Emergency Nurses Association’s Undergraduate Scholarship – This scholarship is designed for students pursuing their baccalaureate in nursing. Applicants must be student members of the ENA for a minimum of 12 months in order to be eligible for any awards. Scholarships are determined by academic achievement as well as financial need, and award amounts vary according to available funds. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Scholarship Program – Sponsored by the federal government, this program provides scholarship-for-service opportunities for nursing students at all levels of their education. Applicants must commit to a minimum of 2 years service at a designated Critical Shortage Facility following graduation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) runs government sponsored scholarship funds for women entering health care fields. HRSA’s National Health Service Corps, Nursing Scholarship Program, and Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students target specific health care student groups, but each is designed to train health care professionals to work in under-served areas. The American Association of Critical Care Nurses sponsors the Continuing Professional Development Scholarship . The program awards $1,500 per academic year to graduate level students who are pursuing their studies in Trauma and Critical Care nursing. The March of Dimes offers an annual scholarship for registered nurses enrolled in graduate level programs in prenatal and perinatal nursing. Awards are $5,000 per academic year, and applicants must be a member of Association of Women’s Health , the American College of Nurse-Midwives or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation offers a wide range of scholarships for graduate level nursing students, including the NPHF/Proctor & Gamble Endowed Scholarship In Community Service and the NPHF/Astellas Heart Health Through the Ages Award. The awards range from $1,000 to $3,500 per academic year, and are restricted to graduate level nursing students. |
Science Scholarships
There are hundreds of different scholarships specifically tailored for women in the hard sciences, what follows is just a sample of the numerous opportunities available:
The Clare Booth Luce Program offers scholarships to women entering science related fields. The program was started by Clare Booth Luce, former congresswoman from Connecticut, in honor of her husband, Henry R. Luce. The CBL Program is three-pronged, with funding for undergrad students, graduate students, and those who choose to pursue research in academia. The Maria Goeppert Mayer Award is given to a promising woman in the early years of her career as a physicist, both to help her meet her educational goals and share her knowledge with others through speaking engagements. The Intel Science Talent Search represents a tremendous annual opportunity for 1700 high school students who excel in math and science. Over one-million dollars worth of scholarships and awards are at stake annually, for innovative students who might land top prizes exceeding $100,000. Finalists also benefit from greater access to certain colleges and universities. New York University, for instance, has consistently offered four-year scholarships to finalists of the Intel Science Talent Search who otherwise meet their admission criteria. American Geosciences Institute has administered the Minority Participation Program Geoscience Student Scholarship since 1972, with the goal of developing greater minority representation in geoscience education. Scholarships are issued alongside professional development efforts that include mentoring. |
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