College Scholarships for Female Engineers

I'm a junior in high school and really passionate about engineering. Are there specific scholarships available for female students in engineering programs? I'd love to know about any opportunities to help with college costs.

Absolutely, there are many scholarships available specifically designed for supporting female students pursuing engineering.

1. The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship: SWE's scholarships support women pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science in the United States. They distribute more than $1.5 million in scholarships every year.

2. The Dotcom-Monitor Women in Computing Scholarship: This scholarship is open to female students in the US who are pursuing careers in computing. They award $1,000 each to high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

3. The Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship: Palantir offers this scholarship to women who are active, full-time undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited U.S., Canadian or Mexican college/university. Selected recipients receive a grant of $7,000, among other benefits.

4. The BHW Group Women in STEM Academic Scholarship: Female students in an undergraduate or graduate degree program for science, technology, engineering, or math can apply. The BHW Group awards $3,000 to the scholarship winner.

These are just a few examples. Make sure to note the specific requirements for each scholarship as some of them may require essays or other submissions. You might also want to check with the universities you are applying to as they may also offer scholarships for female engineers. Every bit helps, so make sure to apply to as many as you fit the eligibility criteria for. Good luck on your scholarship search!