Scholarships for senior women heading to college?

I'm a senior woman aiming to start college soon. Are there any scholarships specifically for women at this stage? Would love some advice or pointers on where to look for such opportunities.

Yes, there are many scholarships specifically targeted towards women entering college, and a number of them may be pertinent to someone in your demographic. While every scholarship has its own unique requirements, here are a few general scholarships for women you may want to consider:

1. P.E.O. STAR Scholarship: This is a highly competitive one-time $2,500 scholarship recognizing high school senior women who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service.

2. AAUW's Selected Professions Fellowships: These fellowships are awarded to women pursuing a full-time program in a field where women’s participation has been historically low, such as law, medicine, and engineering.

3. The Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund: This is designed for women 35 and older who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational education.

4. The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program: SWE provides various scholarships for women pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science.

5. The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Scholarship: This is for women pursuing a degree in the field of accounting.

Make sure to apply to several scholarships to increase your chances of receiving financial aid. I also recommend you regularly check with the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend for any school-specific or local scholarships they might offer. Prepare yourself early, as many scholarships have deadlines in the winter or early spring. Good luck with your search.