The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Anita Borg, who founded the Institute for Women and Technology. Women pursuing computer engineering majors are chosen based on their academic ability and demonstrated leadership skills. The foundation awards up to $10, 000 in grants to students who have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and are entering their senior year of college. Individuals who are chosen are also given the opportunity to attend a retreat sponsored by Google that offers workshops, speakers and other social activities. Applicants who are chosen must spend the funds on tuition, fees, books, supplies and other expenses related to classes at their college or university. The application deadline period is Feb. 1, and applicants may apply online.
The selected professions fellowship fund is sponsored by the American Association of University Women and awards grants that range from $5,000 to $12, 000 for women majoring in engineering fields. Funds must be used to pay for college tuition and expenses. The application deadline is Dec. 15, and applications can be submitted online via the foundation’s website. Women must be U.S. citizens and enrolled full-time at an accredited college.
The Society of Women Engineers awards grants and scholarships to women who are enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or graduate program. Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000 each year. A list of accredited university programs is available on SWE’s website. Individuals may apply for the grants by submitting an online application. Sophomore, junior, senior or graduate students who are awarded funds are notified in the summer of the year the application is submitted. Freshman recipients will be notified in the late summer or early fall.