Scholarships for female engineering students?

I'm planning to study engineering and I've heard about scholarships specifically geared towards women in this field. Can anyone share some recommendations on where to find these scholarships or any personal experiences with them?

Absolutely, there are several scholarships geared towards women pursuing engineering.

One such scholarship is the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships, which are open to women pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate degree program in preparation for careers in engineering. SWE offers multiple scholarships each year, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each.

There's also the Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship offering a grant plus the opportunity for an internship at Palantir, a global software company.

The BHW Group, a tech company based in Austin, TX, offers the BHW Women in STEM Academic Scholarship, available to women undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in any STEM field, including engineering.

Additionally, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers Selected Professions Fellowships to women pursuing a full-time course of study in fields where women’s participation has traditionally been low, including STEM fields.

A quick Google search or a check on scholarship search platforms such as Fastweb or Appily would provide you more options. Remember to be mindful of deadlines and requirements as they can drastically vary by scholarship. Lastly, always be wary of any scholarships that request payment or seem too good to be true—reputable scholarships will never ask for a fee to apply. Good luck on your scholarship hunt and your pursuit of engineering!