Minority Women in STEM Scholarship
STEM industries, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, are some of the fastest-growing and most vital professions in modern society.
From medical breakthroughs to innovative inventions to unthinkable discoveries, these fields drive progress in all aspects of life. STEM professions are highly skilled, requiring prospective employees to complete years of rigorous education. Women of color, especially those from modest financial backgrounds, can struggle to access the degrees they need to begin their STEM careers. From the prohibitive cost of tuition to a lack of mentors to seek advice from to classrooms that may feel isolating, there are many factors that can discourage young women from following through on their dreams.
This scholarship aims to support women going into math and science fields so they can overcome the many barriers standing in their way.
Any female BIPOC high school senior who will pursue a four-year degree in STEM may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are a low-income, first-generation college student.
To apply, write a short essay telling us about yourself and what you hope to achieve through your future career in STEM.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and what you'd like to do with a career in STEM.
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The application deadline is Jul 16, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 17, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 17, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
