Scholarships for Women Majoring in Science

The Society of Women Engineers

• The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) supports women in undergraduate and graduate programs who are studying and preparing for careers in engineering or computer science. In 2009, SWE awarded 180 scholarships of $1,000 to $10,000. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements, such a residency in a certain state or college status. SWE also gives two scholarships to women who are re-entering college after being out of school for more than two years. The list of all SWE awards, requirements and applications are available on SWE's website.

  The Society of Women Engineers
  120 S La Salle Street, Suite 1515
  Chicago, IL 60603
  877-793-4636
  swe.org

Association for Women in Science

• The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) offers scholarships to undergraduate and predoctoral students. Undergraduates can apply for two awards. One is for students studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The other is for students studying physics or geosciences. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded each year in the amount of $1,000 each. Freshmen are not eligible. There are four predoctoral scholarships. Recipients receive $1,000 each. Two of the scholarships are for traditional students studying science. Another is for women who have interrupted their careers to raise children. The fourth award is for a Ph.D. student who participates in mentoring other women and young girls who want to have careers in science. For all AWIS awards, students must submit an extensive application form, transcripts and recommendations.

  Association for Women in Science
  1442 Duke Street
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  703-372-4380
  awis.org

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

• Software giant Google launched a scholarship program for women in 2004 named after a pioneer in computer science, the late Anita Borg. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for the scholarship. Each recipient receives $10,000. In addition to the monetary award, winners attend the annual Google Scholar's Retreat in Mountain View, California. Applicants must submit a resume, transcripts, essays and references. The program is also offered for women studying computer science in Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and New Zealand. The entire application must be submitted online.

  Google Inc.
  1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
  Mountain View, CA 94043
  650-253-0000
  google.com/anitaborg/