I'm starting to look for scholarships and I'm a female junior in high school. Are there specific scholarships for women that I should be aware of? Any tips on where to begin searching would be super helpful. Thanks!
There are numerous scholarships specifically designed for women in various fields. It's great that you're starting to look for these opportunities. Here are some examples:
1. Society for Women Engineers (SWE) scholarships: This organization provides scholarships to women who plan to attend accredited programs in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science.
2. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship: This offers financial support for high school senior women who wish to pursue a post-secondary education.
3. American Association of University Women (AAUW) scholarships: AAUW has several scholarships, fellowships, and grants for women, particularly at the graduate level.
4. Women's Western Golf Foundation (WWGF): This organization awards scholarships to women who are involved in golf and pursue a college education.
5. Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund: This scholarship supports low-income women 35 and older who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Aside from these, many colleges offer scholarships for incoming female students that you could be eligible for as part of your financial aid package.
As for where to begin searching, Appily is an excellent starting point—it's a free, wide-ranging database of scholarships that allows you to set search criteria. Similarly, you could utilize the scholarship search tool provided by the U.S. Department of Labor on their website, which is also free and widely utilized. Check on bulletin boards in your high school counseling office or community center, your local library, or with local organizations that may offer scholarships.
Be diligent and apply for as many relevant scholarships as you can find—the more applications you submit, the higher your chances of earning an award. All the best in your search!
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