There are a variety of funding opportunities available to women preparing to pursue an advance degree. Many of these aim to offset the costs associated with school, but many also celebrate some of the exceptional accomplishments of women through history and into modern day.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Dissertation Fellowships
Graduate school funding for women preparing to complete dissertations, full-time post-doctorial research, and/or research for a publication project. The dissertation fellowship can cover any or all of the following: education and living expenses, including childcare; research assistants and equipment; travel for field research and conferences.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Postdoctral Research Leave Fellowship
Postdoctoral funding for women engaged full-time in the completion of a dissertation, and post-doctoral institutional research or research for publication. The postdoctoral fellowship can be used to purchase equipment, hire research assistants, pay for publication costs, and cover living and childcare expenses.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grants
An 8-week grant for graduate scholars engaged in independent research for publication and preparing research for publication. Grant money can cover living expense, research assistants, clerical and non-technical support, office supplies, and journal fees.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants
Provides educational and living expenses for women pursuing graduate work, professional development, and/or technical training to advance their careers. The grants are targeted at women of color and women in non-traditional disciplines, and women who do not yet have an advanced degree.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships
Master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral fellowships for women pursuing a degree in the United States who are not citizens or permanent residents, to cover education and living expenses, as well as travel to meetings and conferences.
Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) Scholarships
Scholarships are offered by the AICP to students who are already enrolled in a graduate school program, based on merit and on need.
American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) Fellowships
AIGC fellowships are offered only to those of American Indian and Alaska Native descent who are pursuing graduate or post-graduate work at the master’s or doctoral level.
Boren Fellowships
The NSEP aims to bolster national security infrastructure through a program of fellowships provided to graduate students interested in studying less commonly taught language abroad, in regions of Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. In return, Boren Fellows are pledged to work for the federal government for one year after graduation.
Sponsoring Organization: National Security Education Program (NSEP)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarships
The CHCI offers graduate scholarships to Latino students based on leadership qualities and financial need.
Emerging Voices Scholarship
These scholarships are funded by the Ford Motor Company in partnership with the AWMF to encourage women pursuing journalism and media studies at the undergraduates and at the graduate-school level. The scholarship includes the opportunity to contribute content to the AWMF website.
Sponsoring Organization: Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) with the Ford Motor Company
Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics
The NCAA awards these scholarships to 13 ethnic minority graduates and 13 women graduates annually, in order to cover the costs of the first year of graduate study in a sports administration-related field. Applicants must be preparing to enroll in a sports administration or other graduate program aimed at pursing a career in intercollegiate athletics.
Sponsoring Organization: The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Committee on Women's Athletics and the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
The Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund provides educational aid and scholarships to low-income women who are 35 or older, primarily for technical and vocational degrees, but also for qualifying women who are aiming to pursue degrees in business-related fields.
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The PD Soros Fellowships for New Americans are targeted at helping 30 immigrants and/or the children of immigrants to the US pursue graduate degrees in the U.S. Candidates must be naturalized US citizens or be granted deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Scholar Awards
These scholarships are reserved for women who are nominated by a local chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization, who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada, and who are within two years of completing a doctoral degree.
Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Peace Scholarships
The International Peace Scholarship provides educational grants for graduate-level study in the U.S. and Canada to women from countries outside of the U.S. and Canada.
Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
Open to men and women of American Indian and Alaska Native decent for undergraduate or graduate school. Must have a Tribal Eligibility Certificate to apply.
Sponsoring Organization: American Indian Graduate Center
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics academic programs and job opportunities are increasing for women with an aptitude for mechanics or demonstrate a healthy curiosity about how the world around them works.
Ada I. Pressman Memorial Scholarships
Open to women undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in all areas of engineering, including construction, chemical, computer, mechanical, and marine/oceanographic engineering. This scholarship is renewable for up to five years.
Sponsoring Organization: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
AAUW Selected Professional Fellowships, Science and Technology Group
Aimed at supporting women entering graduate work in disciplines in which women have traditionally been underrepresented, including master’s programs in architecture, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and statistics. Covers education and living expenses, including travel to professional meetings and conferences.
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Amelia Earhart Fellowships
The 35 Amelia Earhart Fellowships overseen by Zonta International are awarded annually to women pursuing doctoral degrees in aerospace science and aerospace engineering fields. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a qualifying PhD program, and the fellowships do not cover post-doctoral research.
Sponsoring Organization: Zonta International
Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarships
These academic scholarships are targeted at both undergraduate-and graduate-level women in computer-related engineering fields who are attending a university in the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Students from these states who may not be attending an institution in the proscribed areas may be considers, and the scholarships are renewable for up to five years.
Sponsoring Organization: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Chyrsalis Scholarships
This award is intended to provide funding toward graduate degree completion and thesis completion for women studying in the geosciences whose careers and education have been interrupted in some way. The scholarship can cover everything from drafting expenses and late-stage research, to child care and professional travel.
Sponsoring Organization: Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG)
Dr. Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund
The Soffen Fund was set up by NASA to help aid graduate student in science and engineering pay for travel to professional and academic conferences at which they are presenting research.
Sponsoring Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship
Named for a former director of the National Ocean Service, this NOAA-funded scholarship aims to encourage women and minorities earning advanced degrees in oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology, as well as in other scientific, engineering, and social science involving resource management in ocean and coastal areas. Applications are handled by online by the federal government’s Grants.gov.
Sponsoring Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships
Named for the founder of the Institute for Women and Technology, Google’s Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to women pursuing in graduate degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information technology fields. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted as full-time student in an accredited graduate program through a university in the U.S. or internationally.
Sponsoring Organization: Google
Sponsoring Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Lydia I. Pickup Memorial Scholarship
An SWE scholarship program that provides academic awards to women in graduate programs studying in a range of engineering fields, from civil and mechanical engineering, to computer and construction and engineering. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited graduate school in engineering.
Sponsoring Organization: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship
A fellowship award designed to help women return to research careers in physics through graduate study. Applicants must have completed some work toward a PhD.
Sponsoring Organization: American Physical Society
National Physical Sciences Consortium (NPSC) Graduate Fellowships in Science and Engineering
A non-profit consortium of research universities, national laboratories, technology companies, and government agencies, the NPSC awards fellowships for graduate work in science, with preference given to women and minority candidates. These awards are tracked through participating universities and sponsored by research companies and laboratories.
NASA Graduates Aeronautics Scholarships
NASA’s comprehensive scholarship program to promote graduate studies in aeronautical research and related fields, includes covering graduate school tuition costs for up to $11,000; up to $35,000 in graduate students’ stipends per academic year; and summer internship opportunities that pay up to $10,000.
Sponsoring Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Earth and Space Science Fellowships
NASA’s Earth and Space Science Fellowship is aimed to assisting and supporting master’s degree and PhD students who are pursuing work in an array of applied physical sciences, including Earth systems research, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics.
Sigma Delta Epsilon/Graduate Women in Science Fellowships
Sigma Delta Epsilon, also know as Graduate Women in Science is a longstanding non-profit organization, founded in 1921, that advocates for and promotes the cause of women studying and working in the sciences. Through its National Fellowships program, it awards year-long grants for research and scholarship to women with at least a bachelor’s degree who are working toward a master’s or PhD in the sciences.
Sponsoring Organization: American Women in Science (AWIS)
Susan E. Stutz-McDonald Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Designated for women pursuing a Master of Science in Engineering, with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment, the Stutz-McDonald Foundation scholarships, of which there are two a year, includes a $250 stipend for travel to the Society of Women Engineers annual conference.
For women considering careers in entrepreneurship or leadership and need the skills to advance to an executive role, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree program can help students develop a comfort with numbers, risk-taking qualities and insights into various industries to launch them on their desired career paths.
AAUW Selected Professional Focus Professions Group Fellowships
Fellowship grants that provide education and living expense to minority women pursing graduate studies, specifically African-Americans, Mexican Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. Targeted at graduate-level study in fields in which these groups have been historically underrepresented, including MBA programs (second year of study only); JD in law (third year of study only); and MD or DO in medicine (third or fourth year of study).
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of University Women (AAUW)
C200 Scholar Awards
As part of its “Reachout Program,” which partners women business leaders and entrepreneurs with MBA programs at various universities, the Committee of 200 awards to students in these programs who display leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. The scholarships are based on merit and need.
Sponsoring Organization: The Committee of 200
Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Program
The Chicana/Latina Foundation is a regional organization serving Northern California. It awards merit-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate schooling for students of Chicana/Latina heritage in designated counties of California.
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
A scholarship for women who are pursuing undergraduate and master’s degree programs in business administration. The organization awards twelve $7,000 international scholarships each year, as well as additional regional scholarships of $1,000 through local affiliates.
Sponsoring Organization: Zonta International
Little Family Foundation MBA Fellowship
These awards are only available to college graduates who have previously been involved in teaching through Junior Achievement (JA) program and who have worked in business for at least two years. The Little Family Foundation contributes at matching grant of $2,500 toward tuition costs in conjunction with participating schools, for a total of $5,000 in tuition relief.
Sponsoring Organization: Junior Achievement USA
Military MBA Scholarships
Military MBA offers scholarships to U.S. residents who have served in the military and who are pursuing an MBA. These scholarships are only valid at participating institutions, including Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management, and MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
Moss Adams Foundation Scholarships
This award is given annually to minority women pursing graduate degrees in accounting and business, including those attending master’s programs in business administration, banking and financial support services, and other related fields.
Sponsoring Organization: Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Graduate Scholarships
Open only to NBMBAA members, these scholarships are merit-based and open to African-Americans who are enrolled in an MBA program.
Toigo MBA Fellowship
Toigo Foundation MBA fellowships are open to any minority student, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor, including those who are African-American, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, and/or South Asian American. In addition to MBA degrees, they can be applied to master’s degrees in real estate and finance.
Sponsoring Organization: Robert Toigo Foundation
Candidates with an appreciation for biology, anatomy and chemistry and want to apply concepts to a possible career path will find degrees in these areas valuable.
Nursing and Healthcare AACN Scholarships
AACN scholarships are targeted to further the continuing education and specialization goals of active registered nurses pursuing further graduate studies. They can cover up to $3,000 in tuition costs and other expenses, including up to $750 for travel.
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
AfterCollege/AACN Scholarships
A joint venture between the AACN and AfterCollege, this scholarship offers awards of $2,500 quarterly to graduate students in nursing programs, particularly those who are on track to become a nurse educator. Applicants must be members of the AACN.
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Thompson Scholarship for Women in Safety
Awarded by the ASSE to women pursuing a graduate degree in fields related to occupational safety management and engineering, including occupational health nursing and medicine, fire and environmental safety, and industrial risk management.
Sponsoring Organization: American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Sponsoring Organization: Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA)
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Hurst Reviews/AACN Nursing Scholarship
Open to nursing students who have not yet been licensed, this AACN administered scholarship is offered twice a year to cover tuition costs for one semester of nursing school.
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Liberty Leadership Scholarships
A graduate-level continuing education scholarship for AOOHN members who are already in the occupational health and environmental nursing field, and who want to further career goals. Funding can be used for tuition, travel, and associated living expenses.
Sponsoring Organization: American Organization of Occupational Health Nurses (AOOHN)
NBNA Scholarships
Open to NBNA members who are currently enrolled in a nursing degree program and have at least one year left to complete, NBNA scholarships are targeted at helping minority nursing candidates complete their degrees on their way to a professional career in nursing.
Sponsoring Organization: National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
The DHHS’s Nurse Corps offers scholarships to nursing students in return for a commitment of at least two years of service at an approved healthcare facility in need of nurses. Nurse Corps scholarships cover tuition and other school-related costs, and include a monthly stipend (currently $1,316). Preference is given to those in financial need.
Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Sponsoring Organization: Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA)
Annette Haag Leadership Scholarships
An award designated for a licensed occupational and environmental health nurse to further his or her career goals through leadership education and training, including attendance of the AOOHN National Conference.
Sponsoring Organization: American Organization of Occupational Health Nurses (AOOHN)
American Organization of Occupational Health Nurses (AOOHN) Professional Development and Academic Educational Scholarships
The AOOHN provides scholarships to support occupational and environmental healthcare nurses and professionals in furthering their careers through continuing education opportunities outside of the classroom, and through professional education programs. Two academic scholarships of $2,500, and two professional development scholarships of $1,500 are offered annually.
Social work degrees are useful for those with an interest in public health, counseling, psychology or public planning or policy. Courses and concentrations offer opportunities for students to work with families or children and potentially in mental health or educational institutions where they can assist others in need or represent the best interests of others who might be vulnerable or incapable of doing so themselves.
Social Work Scholarships American Cancer Society Health Professional Training Grants
The ACS targets one of its grants for Health Professional Training at second-year master’s degree students in clinical oncology social work. The grant covers two years of graduate training.
Sponsoring Organization: American Cancer Society (ACS)
American Society on Aging Graduate Student Research Award
The ASA’s Graduate Student Research Award is given to a student who is nominated by an ASA member for graduate research in the field of aging, including clinical social-work research in this area. Applicants must have a faculty sponsor and a fully formed research project ready to undertake.
Carol A. Sarchet Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students in the CSU Schools of Social Work; Education; Occupational Therapy; Human Development & Family Studies; Food Science & Human Nutrition; Family & Consumer Sciences; or Design & Merchandising. Candidates must be first generation students, and preference is given to those raised in foster or kinship care.
Sponsoring Organization: Colorado State University
Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship
The Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial scholarships are awarded to master’s degree candidates in social work who have demonstrated a commitment to working with American Indian, Alaska Native, and Hispanic/Latino populations.
Sponsoring Organization: National Association of Social Workers
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Scholarships
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aims to support students working toward graduate and undergraduate degrees who are engaged in working for peace and social and economic justice in any applicable discipline, including social work.
Judith Holm Memorial Student Awards
This ACSWA grant program is for those in their second or final year of a master’s degree program in social work. Applicants are required to submit a paper recounting a professional field-placement intervention and its outcome, using current social-work theory and clinical literature.
Sponsoring Organization: American Clinical Social Work Association (ACSWA)
Shelomo Osman Memorial Awards
The Osman Awards are conferred by the ACSWA on first-year students in social work master’s degree programs. Applicants must submit a paper detailing a clinical intervention by the author, demonstrating an awareness of current social-work theory and practice, and describing the outcome.
Sponsoring Organization: American Clinical Social Work Association (ACSWA)
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
The NASW awards four scholarships annually in memory of Verne LaMarr Lyons, a social worker and NASW national staff member who died in 1989. The scholarships are designated for graduate students in social work who have demonstrated a commitment to working in African-American communities.
Sponsoring Organization: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
With the increasing demand for educators, a degree in education at any level – early, secondary or special education – will help women advance by giving them the tools to work in any capacity, whether as teachers, professors, aides or administrators, to make an impact on the next generation on any campus.
Renshaw Fellowship
Doctoral students or applicants to doctoral programs in education who are members of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute can apply for the Renshaw Fellowship, which is targeted at individuals aiming to teach at the college level or to work as a superintendent or administrator/researcher in the field of curriculum development.
Sponsoring Organization: Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ICI)
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers
Future high-school physics teachers can apply for a $2,000 scholarship from the AAPT. These scholarships are available to students pursuing a teaching certificate at the undergraduate and graduate school levels.
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
American Chemical Society (ACS)-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship
Administered by the American Chemical Society, the ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship is aimed at chemistry majors and professionals in the chemistry field who are pursuing a master’s in education with the intention of teaching chemistry. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and at least one year of experience working in a professional capacity. For those who have not spent at least a year working in a field related to chemistry, there is an ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship
James Madison Fellowships/p>
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers aid to graduate students earning a degree in education who are committed to teaching at the secondary school level, and who demonstrate a defined interest in teaching the American Constitution.
Sponsoring Organization: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
JCC Association Graduate Scholarship Program
The JCC Association Graduate Scholarship Program provides funding for students earning degrees in Jewish communal service, nonprofit management or MBA, public policy, sports management, health and physical education, Jewish studies, social work, and early childhood education. Participants are required to maintain a field placement at a JCC during their studies, and to show a commitment to working in the JCC movement after completing their degree.
Sponsoring Organization: Jewish Community Centers of North America
Journalism Education Association (JEA) Future Teachers Scholarships
The JEA provides grants of $1,000 to students pursuing a master’s degree in education who are aiming to teach at the secondary school level. Current teachers of journalism may also apply for funding to earn a graduate degree.
Maley/FTEE Technology and Engineering Teacher Scholarship
Members of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association who are currently employed as technology and/or engineering teachers at any grade level can apply for this grant to begin or continue graduate-level study in education.
Sponsoring Organization: Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators
TEACH Grants
TEACH is short for Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education, and the Department of Education’s TEACH program is designed to offer assistance to teachers in training who commit to four years of teaching at a school or educational service in low-income communities, or in a field defined as “high-need.” The four years of teaching must be completed within eight years of earning a degree.
Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Department of Education
Woodrow Wilson MBA Fellowships in Education Leadership
Woodrow Wilson MBA Fellowships in Educational Leadership are available to graduate students who are pursuing an MBA and who are interested in working in the field of education, as administrators and leaders. These fellowships are intended to cover the full tuition costs of an MBA in educational leadership, and are only available in participating states, currently Indiana and Wisconsin.
Sponsoring Organization: Woodrow Wilson National Fellowships Foundation
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships are aimed at training and promoting teachers who are committed to teaching in the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in Georgia, Indiana, and New Jersey. Applicants interested in earning a master’s degree in education in these states, and who are willing to commit to teaching math and/or science in an urban or rural school district, can qualify for full tuition plus a stipend.
Sponsoring Organization: Woodrow Wilson National Fellowships Foundation
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Breaking Down the Scholarship Application Process
Scholarships dedicated to women serve one important goal: to encourage them to fill gaps in industries where they are underrepresented. Some of the top careers seeking an increase in women professionals include science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and some foundations and fellowships are willing to offer additional financial aid to low-income single women or those challenged by difficult life circumstances.
As women prepare to This section provides a detailed look at the essential actions for preparing a scholarship application, from inception to conclusion:
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Create a list of scholarships and grants you qualify for
Research what scholarships are available by searching some key scholarship search tools such as fastweb.com, salliemae.com and scholarships.com and create a list of those you are qualified for. Lists can be as simple or as detailed as you prefer, but make sure you highlight the more pertinent information including the name of the scholarship or grant, deadline, eligibility guidelines such as minimum GPA, requirements and special area(s) of interest or focus. Keeping a calendar with dates also can be useful.
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Stay organized
Gather necessary paperwork as required by each scholarship and make copies. Some scholarships may require similar information. As you begin compiling documentation, you may find it easiest to set up a folder or tracking system. Be sure to be honest in your applications about grades, qualifications, talents and skill levels. Following instructions also is critical to remain competitive.
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Essay writing
Scholarship selection committees use essays to determine what makes an applicant unique and worthwhile in funding. It’s an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate their background, experiences, life goals and commitment to pursuing their professional objectives.
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Letters of recommendation
Letters serve as expert sources from others who can speak to the candidate’s qualifications and characters and show support for why they’re deserving of the scholarship for which they’re applying. It’s important to select those not related to the applicant but do know them in a professional or academic capacity and can speak of their achievements and abilities in a positive light. Be sure to ask for a letter well in advance so the letter can be included with the application or submitted separately on time for consideration.
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Personal statement
This piece is an opportunity to introduce the candidate to the readers as an individual with a distinct personality, goals, desires, ambitions and accomplishments. Describing oneself with her own unique voice and theme succinctly is key. Make this section as compelling as possible to make it clear why you stand out and are full of promise.
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Ensuring all application requirements are met
Applications should be sent complete and with all necessary documentation. Some scholarships offer a checklist. Checking against the scholarship’s requirements could mean going through all paperwork multiple times. This also could mean recruiting the help of a family member, instructor or trusted peer for reassurance.
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Review/revision process suggestions
Making certain all documents have been proofread, edited for grammar and content and represent the candidate in the best light are important. Just as checking to make sure all attachments are in place, be sure there’s enough time for a trusted friend to read through the statements and application for spelling or punctuation errors; an application riddled with errors would make a poor impression on the committee reading it.
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Schedule for submissions
Once applications have been completed, it’s important to make sure they arrive in the hands of the funders on time for consideration. Note deadlines on a calendar or list and mark them off as they’ve been mailed or submitted electronically.
Additional Scholarship &
Financial Aid Resources for Women
The following is a list of websites to scholarships, grants or fellowships dedicated to women graduate students, as well as organizations that center on activities or opportunities related to women.
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American Association of University Women
The association offers an international fellowship to graduate or postgraduate students based on their academic achievement, professional potential and the likelihood they will help advance the future of women and girls in their country of origin. Applicants must provide a three- to five-minute video based on a social issue facing women such as education, health, violence against girls and women or others.
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Women and Leadership Program
Leadership exCHANGE offers female students around the globe a four-week program to engage in university classes, activities to expose them to cultural experiences and community service opportunities. Applicants are judged based on their applications and could be contacted for an interview.
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Society of Women Engineers
Scholarships are open to applicants enrolled in or have been accepted to baccalaureate or graduate engineering or computer science programs. Women applying for these scholarships must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and cannot be a current recipient of a Society of Women Engineers scholarship or already receiving full funding for tuition, books or fees from their college of choice or another organization such as the armed services or reimbursement from an employer.
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Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Jane Klausman, part of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York, made a bequest in 1998 to establish this scholarship for women seeking opportunities in business management. Scholarships are awarded to women of any age living or studying in a district or region of Zonta International and applicants are selected by the local club.
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Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration program is available to foster women’s interest in oceanography and marine science. The scholarship offers a year-long stipend of $30,000 and an allowance of up to $12,000 for costs pertaining to their education. Master’s students can receive two years of support and doctoral students can get up to four. Four scholarships are awarded per year.
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The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Anita Borg (1949-2003) founded the Institute for Women and Technology. The scholarship seeks to motivate women to achieve in technology. Female undergraduate and graduate students are chosen based on academic performance and leadership skills and are invited to attend a Google retreat, build a network of support among peers and attend workshops, speakers and panelists. They also receive a financial award for a school year.
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Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting
This organization supports the advancement of women in the accounting industry through research and educational opportunities. Graduate scholarships offered include the Institute of Management Accounts IMA, Rhonda J. B. O’Leary Memorial and Moss Adams Foundation to provide academic support. An application form is available at the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting’s website, and applicants must provide personal and professional goals and demonstrate skills in accounting or business.
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Palantir Scholarship for Women in Engineering
Women studying technology, computer science and engineering are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to visit Palantir’s headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif. for a day-long workshop. The workshop is a chance for women to understand how technology is impacting the world, plus finalists receive an amount between $1,500 and $10,000 in financial aid for their studies. Applications include an essay to describe a technical project the student has been working on or has completed and how technology was used as a strategy to achieving goals for the project.
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M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship
The award, established by a bequest from physicist M. Hildred Blewett after her death in 2004, encourages women to go back to their careers in physics research after long periods of not working in their chosen fields. The fellowship award supplies up to $45,000 and permitted expenses include travel, salary, equipment, tuition and other fees. Applicants must already have completed some units toward a doctorate, and recipients will be judged based on actions they’ve taken toward returning to their career, the planned project and feasibility and academic significance.