Hi everyone, I'm super interested in studying a STEM field in college, and I've heard that there are scholarships specifically for women in STEM. Are there any particular scholarships that are well-known or particularly good? I'm looking for opportunities that might support women pursuing engineering or science degrees. Let me know if you have any recommendations!
Certainly, there are numerous scholarships available specifically for women pursuing STEM fields. I'll mention a few notable ones below, but keep in mind it’s always a good idea to search for more as some scholarships can be very specific, catering to various factors such as the exact field of study, ethnicity, state of residence, among others.
1. The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship: The SWE offers different scholarships for women studying engineering, engineering technology, or computer science, at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
2. The Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship: This scholarship is for women majoring in STEM fields in their freshman or sophomore year of college. In addition to the monetary award, recipients receive a paid trip to Palantir headquarters for a workshop.
3. The Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship: Lockheed Martin provides scholarships to students studying Engineering or Computer Science. Though not exclusively for women, it could still be a worthwhile option given your fields of interest.
4. The AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships: The American Association of University Women offers fellowships for women pursuing a full-time course of study in fields where women’s participation is traditionally low, such as computer/information sciences and engineering.
Remember, scholarships can come from many different sources, and not all will be specifically aimed at women in STEM—some may be related to your specific field of engineering or science, or your academic merit. It's important to conduct thorough research and cast a wide net in your scholarship search. Good luck!
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