Scholarships for Women in STEM
By Isha Sathe
Scholarships Just for Women | Bold.org Bold.org has a sizable variety of scholarships for women in high school through graduate school. Many of these scholarships require essays but have a simple “one-click” application. Creating an account with Bold.org also helps you find more personalized opportunities.
Some examples for all education levels include:
Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship ($1,000 | Deadline: Nov 01, 2022)
Endia Janel Visionary Women Scholarship ($1,000 | Deadline: Dec 5, 2022)
Girlboss Ambitious Women Scholarship ($1,000 | Deadline: Aug 31, 2023)
This guide from NitroCollege.com also provides a variety of scholarships for women. Some of the listed scholarships are offered annually, so pay attention to deadlines for this year and next year. Certain scholarships require membership to particular groups; this would be a great opportunity for you to get involved in new communities! The guide also provides student loan information in the event the scholarships are not enough.
Finding scholarships for graduate students can be a bit more of a challenge, but this website specializes in scholarships for women pursuing graduate degrees. Many of these awards also provide funds for research projects.
Applying Tips
It can be hard to write essays for scholarships, but it’s important to keep in mind that being sincere and authentic is the best guide. Get to know yourself. What makes you unique? What are your interests, passions, challenges, and achievements?
Here’s a great resource for scholarship essay writing: Scholarship Essay Tips to Make Your Application Stand Out | Going Merry
And the most important thing is to apply! Remember, you miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.
