Scholarships for Women

There are thousands of scholarships specifically for women, in every field. Award Scholar matches you to the ones you're eligible for and drafts each essay in your own voice so you can apply to more.

• Distinguished Young Women Scholarships

  $160,000

  Due January 04, 2027

  In order to qualify for or win any of the scholarships offered by Distinguished Young Women, you must participate in a program for your local area. This could include attending a rehearsal(s) and being a part of an on-stage performance.

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• Center for Women In Technology (CWIT) Scholars Program at UMBC

  $88,000

  Due Varies

  The Center for Women in Technology (CWIT, pronounced “see-wit”) is dedicated to increasing the representation of women in creating technology and in engineering and information technology fields. A successful program for female-friendly engineering and information technology education at UMBC will help make UMBC a destination for women (and their allies) interested in technical careers and serve as a national model for other universities.

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• College of Saint Mary Marie Curie Scholarship

  $80,000

  Due Varies

  With the support of the National Science Foundation, College of Saint Mary offers a unique and competitive program for academically talented students who excel in STEM. Our Marie Curie Scholarship provides significant financial support and resources for young women who want to major in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Human Biology (non-Pre-PA majors).

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• Elevate-A-Life Scholarship

  $80,000

  Due April 30, 2027

  The Elevate-A-Life Scholarship is not just about providing financial support. It is also about giving our time to mentor and assist the recipient through education and career-building in the Human Resources industry. The winning applicant will financial aid each year for college tuition & childcare expenses (scholarship is for 4 years or when you achieve your degree, whichever happens, sooner. The first two years must be at a community college with a transfer to a 4-year college).

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• Emmy Noether Awards

  $75,000

  Due March 30, 2027

  The Emmy Noether Awards seek top aspiring female research scientists in any STEM field. The program provides financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them pursue research-focused STEM careers.

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• M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship

  $45,000

  Due June 01, 2027

  The M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship is offered to female students to enable women to return to physics research careers after having had to interrupt those careers. The fellowship consists of a one-year award. Allowed expenses include dependent care (limited to 50% of the award), salary, travel, equipment, and tuition and fees. Overhead charges by the institution are not allowed. To be eligible, applicants must: have completed work toward a Ph.D.; provide written proof from a U.S. or Canadian institution that the applicant will have institutional affiliation during the tenure of the grant; and be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal resident, or resident alien eligible to work in the United States or Canada.

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• KPMG Future Leaders Program

  $40,000

  Due February 01, 2027

  The KPMG Future Leaders Program is a charitable initiative designed to increase the diversity pipeline of women in business and STEM fields. Funded by the proceeds from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit, the KPMG Future Leaders Program annually awards 22 deserving female high school seniors the opportunity to enhance their personal growth throughout their college experience with annual scholarships, ongoing development and support, mentorship and an introduction to golf.

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• Kristy J. Hendrickson Scholarship

  $40,000

  Due January 15, 2027

  The Kristy J. Hendrickson Scholarship will award $10,000 to one new student each year, with three annual renewals for students who continue to meet the eligibility requirements. Recipients will also be eligible for an optional paid summer internship at Landau Associates (internship is not required to receive the scholarship).

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• Linly Heflin Scholarship

  $40,000

  Due January 11, 2027

  Through the years, the Linly Heflin Unit has awarded numerous scholarships to Alabama women. This year, we will award scholarships for up to four years. Our application will be available online beginning in October and can be accessed from our website. The application and supporting documentation, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and income verification, must be completed by the listed deadline. Applicants must have significant economic need and sound academic records (such as an ACT score of 23) and must be Alabama residents and U.S. citizens who attend or plan to attend a four-year Alabama college or university for undergraduate studies that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The number of recipients will vary.

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• Joseph S. Murphy Scholarship for Diversity in Labor

  $30,000

  Due Varies

  Over the past 50 years, the demographics of the U.S. labor force have changed significantly, with dramatic increases in the number of women and people of color. The racial and gender composition of national union leadership, however, continues to lag behind the demographics of the workforce. The academic field of Labor Studies reflects a similar imbalance in the ratio of students to faculty and administrators, where women and people of color are considerably underrepresented.

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