In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting an ever-growing category of scholarship awards: scholarships for women and female students. As many private companies and organizations create and offer scholarships that align with their corporate goals, it’s no surprise that scholarships for women are on the rise. In fact, many companies are intentionally offering scholarships for women to increase diversity in their industry.
Female students at every education level can expand their scholarship search by simply adding the keywords “for female students” or “for women” to their scholarship search terms and categories. For example, a female student should search “STEM scholarships” as well as “STEM scholarships for female students” and “STEM scholarships for women.” The following are examples of scholarship opportunities for women that students should take advantage of.
WTS Foundation Scholarships
WTS Foundation Scholarships from WTS International are open to female high school, trade school, undergraduate, and graduate student chapter members pursuing careers in transportation-related fields, including but not limited to Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Urban Planning, Geography, Economics, Public Policy, and Logistics. Various opportunities are available each year, including many different memorial and leadership scholarships. Awards go up to $10,000, and application deadlines vary.
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The Angela Award
The National Science Teachers Association's (NSTA) Angela Award is open to female students in grades 5–8 from the United States, US territories, or Canada with a strong passion for science. Eligible applicants can be enrolled in public or private schools or be homeschooled. Award recipients will receive a $5,000 cash prize, and the annual deadline is around mid-December.
GoSkills "Be the Boss" Scholarship
The GoSkills "Be the Boss" Scholarship for Women in Business supports female high school and college students who are pursuing any career field but have the goal of starting their own business. This scholarship is not based on financial need, GPA, or demographic criteria, and there are no age restrictions. The $2,000 award is biannual, with deadlines on March 15 and September 15 each year.
Women in Science Scholarship
Sponsored by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the Women in Science Scholarship is open to female undergraduate students who will be entering their final year of undergraduate study. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Atmospheric Science or a related field and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. It’s open to US citizens and applicants who hold permanent resident status. There are no age restrictions for this scholarship, which is one of many offered by AMS. The award is for $10,000 with a floating spring deadline each year.
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WIIT Student Scholarships
The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) offers a biannual scholarship to support and encourage women studying all aspects of international trade. Applicants must identify as female and be an undergraduate junior or senior or a graduate student in programs involving trade policy and negotiations, global business and supply chains, economic development, women’s economic empowerment, and more. Recipients will receive $3,000 as well as membership in the WIIT and mentorship from other members. The deadlines fall on April 1 and November 1 each year.
Women in Leadership Scholarship
The Women in Leadership Scholarship from Brown and Caldwell supports female undergraduate students pursuing careers in the environmental sciences, including Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering. Applicants must be full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate leadership abilities and a commitment to the environment. The scholarship is worth $5,000, and the application deadline falls toward the end of February.
Women at Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship
The Women at Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship aims to empower and support students who identify as women, non-binary, gender fluid, or transgender women as they pursue STEM-related degrees. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the upcoming academic year (including international students). You must also demonstrate a passion for technology, leadership, and community service to be eligible. Twenty-six awards of $5,000 are available, with an annual deadline around mid-March.
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You could win one of these awards, so don’t let an opportunity pass you by. An important reminder for all scholarship seekers: Don’t limit your search by only focusing on any one search category. Let every category be one of many that you explore scholarship opportunities for. Happy Women’s History Month!
