Hey guys! I'm a junior looking for some scholarships specifically for females pursuing STEM fields. Anyone here know of any good scholarship programs/resources I should check out? Thanks in advance!
Hello! It's fantastic to see your interest in pursuing STEM as a female student. There are numerous scholarship opportunities specifically designed for females pursuing STEM fields. Here are a few you might find interesting:
1. Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships: SWE offers a wide range of scholarships to female students pursuing an engineering degree. Application opens in December and submissions are generally due by early March.
2. American Association of University Women (AAUW): AAUW provides fellowships and grants for women pursuing STEM research or degrees. They've got several awards available, so be sure to explore which ones cater to your educational level and area of study.
3. The Women Techmakers Scholars Program by Google: This program, formerly known as the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, offers financial support to female students studying computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
4. The Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship: This scholarship is open to female undergraduate students pursuing technical studies, such as computer science, engineering, and math. The recipients also get an opportunity to participate in a Palantir workshop.
5. Girls in Technology (GIT) Scholarship: This program supports female students pursuing a degree in a STEM field. They provide one-time scholarships and renewable scholarships to the selected recipients.
For more opportunities, check out this CollegeVine article: https://blog.collegevine.com/scholarships-for-women-in-stem
These are just a few examples, but many other organizations and corporations offer scholarships targeting females in STEM. Try searching for opportunities on dedicated scholarship websites, and don't forget to check with your prospective colleges for institution-specific scholarships. Good luck!
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