Scholarships for Aspiring Women Engineers?

I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing a career in engineering. Are there scholarships specifically for women entering this field? Any suggestions for organizations or awards that target women engineers would be valuable as I plan my college journey.

Indeed, there are a number of scholarships tailored for women pursuing engineering. Here are some possibilities for you to consider:

1. Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships: This organization offers various scholarships to women pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor's programs in engineering, technology, and computing. Awards range from $1,000 to $20,000.

2. The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Minority Ph.D. Program: This program was designed to diversify the STEM field. While not specific to women, it does help minority groups, including women, pursuing a doctorate in STEM.

3. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship: Offered by Zonta International, this is an annual fellowship of $10,000 awarded to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering or space sciences.

4. The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award: This is an award for female college sophomores and juniors studying physics, including space physics and geophysics, or geo-science.

5. The Palantir Women In Technology Scholarship: This program awards grants to women enrolled in or intending to enroll in a STEM field undergraduate or master's program. Selected participants may also be invited to a workshop at Palantir headquarters in Palo Alto.

Keep in mind that these scholarships have various deadlines and eligibility criteria, so you should visit their websites to get detailed information. Also, it's important not to overlook "general" scholarships (that are not gender-specific) as you can surely shine with your focus in engineering.

Moreover, many colleges have internal scholarships for their engineering programs, so be sure to check with the schools you're applying to. They may have additional funds available specifically for women pursuing engineering degrees.

Finally, check in with local organizations, like your hometown's Rotary Club or other community groups. Sometimes, these organizations have scholarships that tend to get overlooked by students casting a wider net. Best of luck with your scholarship search!