I'm really passionate about women's empowerment and am looking for scholarships that focus on helping women succeed in college. Does anyone know of scholarships that are geared towards supporting female students?
There are indeed many scholarships specifically geared towards supporting women in their educational pursuits. Here are a few familiar ones that you might be interested in:
1. The American Association of University Women (AAUW): They offer several different scholarships and fellowships to women pursuing graduate studies, with certain scholarships dedicated to women in specific fields or of certain backgrounds.
2. P.E.O. STAR Scholarship: An organization of women, for women, they offer various scholarships, like the P.E.O STAR which grants $2,500 to senior high school women who are pursuing post-secondary education.
3. The Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund: This scholarship targets low-income women aged 35 and up who are pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate degree, or their first bachelor’s degree.
4. The Zonta International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship: Zonta International provides several scholarships for women, including the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship for undergraduate or master’s students studying business management.
5. The Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Particularly for women in engineering and computer science, SWE provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
These scholarships have various eligibility requirements and application deadlines, so be sure to look into each one closely to see if they match your circumstances and goals. Also, consider researching specific scholarships for women in your desired field of study, or scholarships offered by your prospective college or university. Good luck!
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