I'm considering attending an all-women's college and was wondering if there are specific scholarships for women in this situation. Does anyone know of any particular funding opportunities catered to students at women-only institutions?
Indeed, there are scholarships specifically geared toward women attending all-women's colleges.
One such opportunity is the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education, which provides need-based grants of up to $3000 for women whose education was interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification. This can be a great option if you're returning to education after a break.
The Jeanette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund is another resource to consider. It's a national scholarship program designed for low-income women aged 35 and older who are pursuing an undergraduate education.
The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize is awarded to an undergraduate woman for excellence in mathematics. Anyone who's a math major, or even just interested in math, might want to consider this scholarship.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) also offers various scholarships for women pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree program in engineering. If you're studying a STEM field, this scholarship could be a good fit.
Of course, you shouldn't limit yourself to scholarships just for women at single-sex institutions. There are a variety of general scholarships that are open to all women, regardless of the college or university they attend, such as the American Association of University Women (AAUW) scholarships.
Moreover, be sure to check out your prospective schools' financial aid offices since they might offer institutional scholarships based on various factors, such as academic achievements or extracurricular involvement.
Finally, look into Appily and CollegeVine for other scholarships. Both offer comprehensive databases that can be a great starting point for your scholarship search.
Remember that applying for scholarships is a numbers game - the more you apply to, the better your chances of getting some financial help. Good luck with your search!
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