Higher education grants usually are offered to women who will be attending school at least half time.
Women are commonly considered "minorities" when it comes to eligibility for higher education grants.
Many higher education grants target women who want to join college programs that are historically dominated by men. The promise of free money can lure women into trying majors that they may not have previously considered.
Women interested in the field of accounting can apply for a grant from the Educational Foundation for Women.
Female engineering students are eligible for grants offered by the National Science Foundation.