Scholarships For Women

The Jeannette Ranking Women’s Scholarship Fund awards $2,500 grants to women and nonbinary students aged 35 or older. Applicants must be pursuing a technical, vocational, associate, or bachelor’s degree at a nonprofit, accredited institution. This is an excellent opportunity for those returning to school to pursue new careers or finish their education. U.S. citizenship is required. The deadline for applications is February 13.

The Executive Women International Scholarship Program awards scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement. This scholarship supports students pursuing associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees, as well as certain certification programs. Award amounts and deadlines vary by chapter.

WTS International awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for women pursuing careers in transportation in undergraduate and graduate programs. Eligibility requirements include specific majors (such as engineering, finance, or logistics), personal characteristics, and career goals. Application deadlines vary.

The Maria Goeppert Mayer Award offers financial support to early-career women with a Ph.D. in physics who wish to present their research at conferences and professional gatherings. The award includes $5,000 and travel expenses, helping women gain visibility and recognition in the field of physics. The deadline is June 2.

The Women at Microsoft Scholarship is open to women and non-binary high school seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, or another STEM field. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Award amounts and application deadlines vary.

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to female-identifying students pursuing careers in engineering, computer science, or engineering technology. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, SWE supports women breaking into male-dominated tech fields. The application deadline is March 31.

The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Award provides $5,000 scholarships to women parents from low-income backgrounds pursuing education or training. The scholarship committee selects recipients based on financial need, personal circumstance, education path, vocational goals, and activist goals.

The Shirley Holden Helberg Grants for Mature Women awards three $1,000 grants to women aged 35 or older with creative talents in the arts, writing, or music. Applicants must never have been members of the National League of American Pen Women. The scholarships are available every odd year. The deadline is September 30.

Girl Scouts awards three scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to high school senior girls who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. Winners are chosen through an interview and ranked first, second, and third based on leadership and community impact.

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship provides up to $12,500 for women from outside the U.S. and Canada who attend graduate school in either country. The scholarship is need-based, doesn’t cover all expenses, and requires recipients to plan to return home to utilize their education in support of their communities and promote global peace.