Association for Women in Science offers several grants ideal for women wishing to continue their education. Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate study in science fields, which would include areas such as biology or chemistry. Additionally, the association offers the Ruth Satter Memorial Award for women who interrupted the formal educational process for at least 3 years to raise a family.
Association for Women in Science
awis.org
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting is another grant resource for women. Those who are single parents or head of household can apply for scholarships to study accounting at the college level. Available awards include “Women in Transition” and “Women in Need.”
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting
efwa.org
Executive Women International offers the “Adult Students in Scholastic Transition” award. The scholarship is geared toward single parents, women just entering the workforce and displaced workers.
Executive Women International
executivewomen.org
The Karla Scherer Foundation Scholarship may be an ideal grant application option for women hoping to study at the graduate level. The scholarship is earmarked for those women pursuing a master’s degree in humanities at the University of Chicago.
Karla Scherer Foundation Scholarship
karlascherer.org
National Association of Women in Construction offers scholarships for both college education and construction trade school training. The grants are awarded to select women who are pursuing a career in construction.
National Association of Women in Construction
nawic.org
American Business Women’s Association offers grants to selected members. Unlike many programs, the scholarships can be used for approved continuing education courses that aren’t necessarily associated with a college degree program.
American Business Women’s Association
abwa.org
Assistance League has a number of branches throughout the United States. Many offer grants to women and men for continuing their formal education. One example is the Phoenix Assistance League, which offers scholarships to those who plan to earn a 4-year degree after completing 64 credits at an area community college.
Assistance League
assistanceleague.org
Career Development Grants for Women is run through the American Association of University Women (AAUW.) The program offers scholarships for a variety of programs outside the area of getting a first-time bachelor’s degree. Grants can be used for a first or second bachelor’s degree, a graduate degree or specialized career training that is not part of a formal college degree program.
Career Development Grants for Women
aauw.org/fga/