Scholarships for Women Graduate Students

Microsoft Research Graduate Women's Scholarship

• The Microsoft Research Graduate Women's Scholarship is designed to increase the number of women graduate students who go on to seek doctoral degrees. The program is open to women in their first year of a graduate program in computer science, electrical engineering or mathematics. Qualifying students receive a $15,000 scholarship award as well as a $2,000 travel stipend to be used towards attendance at a professional conference in their field. All students must be nominated by their university and be recommended by the chair of their department.

  Microsoft Research
  One Microsoft Way, 99/4123
  Redmond, WA 98052
  800-642-7676
  research.microsoft.com

ELA Foundation Scholarship

• The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation sponsors scholarships for graduate women students with physical disabilities. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited degree program at the master's level or higher and be current members of the American Association of People with Disabilities. Awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement in disability-related activities. Individual award amounts vary.

  Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc.
  1482 East Valley Road, Suite 504
  Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  ela.org

Chrysalis Scholarship

• The Association for Women Geoscientists sponsors the Chrysalis Scholarship for women pursuing graduate studies in geoscience. The award is intended for those students who are returning to graduate study after an extended absence due to raising children or other circumstances. The $2,000 award is presented to students who demonstrate academic achievement and the potential to contribute to the geoscience field.

  Association for Women Geoscientists
  1400 West 122nd Avenue, Suite 250
  Westminster, CO 80234
  303-412-6219
  awg.org

National Federation of Republican National Pathfinder Scholarship

• The National Federation of Republican Women's National Pathfinder Scholarship provides a $2,500 scholarship award to women enrolled in accredited master's degree programs. Awards are granted based on academic achievement, leadership skills and service to the community. Membership in the NFRW is not required.

  National Federation of Republican Women
  124 N. Alfred Street
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  703-548-9688
  nfrw.org

National Women's Studies Association Graduate Scholarship

• The National Women's Studies Association Graduate Scholarship is open to women graduate students who are preparing their master's thesis or doctoral dissertation in women's studies or a related field. Applicants must be NWSA student members in good standing and their research must advance the mission and philosophy of the association. Scholarships are valued at $1,000 and may be used for tuition or to fund research.

  National Women's Studies Association
  7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 203
  College Park, MD 20740
  301-403-0407
  nwsa.org