The following website has a list of scholarships available to women pursuing degrees in STEM, minority women, and older women.
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/scholarships-for-women/
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Women in Accounting Scholarships-$5,000
This professional organization seeks to provide career and educational support for women interested in the field of accounting. Several scholarships are available annually.
Eligibility:
- Major in accounting with evidence of aptitude through previous coursework or experience in the field
- Commitment to pursuing a career in finance or accounting
- Demonstrated financial need
- 3.0 or greater GPA
Submission Deadline: April 30
Minority Women Scholarship-$18,000
The AAUW is committed to ensuring that “all women have a fair chance” at achieving their education and career goals. This is just one program through which the organization awards more than 200 scholarships each year.
Eligibility:
- Member of a minority group, including African American/Black, Hispanic/Mexican American, Native American, Native Alaskan American, Asian or Pacific Islander American
- Demonstrated academic excellence
- Demonstrated financial need
Submission Deadline: January 10th
https://aauw.scholarsapply.org/pdf/AAUW-SPF-Instructions.pdf
Asian Women in Business Scholarship-$5,000
Female students of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry are encouraged to apply for this opportunity from the AWIB organization. The goal of these scholarships is to assist women who “have the attributes to be our next generation of leaders.”
Eligibility:
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be of demonstrable Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry
- Must have demonstrated community leadership role or entrepreneurial experience
- Be enrolled full time
Submission Deadline: October 1st
http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=811
Palantir Scholarship for Women in Engineering- $10,000
We launched the Palantir Women in Engineering Scholarship in 2010 to celebrate and support women who are beginning careers in technology. We hope to encourage women to pursue computer science, engineering, and technical studies, and become leaders in the field.
Eligibility:
- Must enroll in a computer science or related field
Application opens in May
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Women-$10,000
This international scholarship program recognizes the work of Anita Borg, founder of the Institute for Women and Technology. Recipients are invited to attend the annual Google Scholars’ Retreat in San Francisco.
Eligibility:
- Must maintain a strong academic record
- Must major in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
- Demonstrate leadership potential and interest in furthering the involvement of women in computer science fields
Submission Deadline: December 1
http://www.google.com/anitaborg/us/
Engineering and Technical Science Women’s Scholarship-$2,000
These funding opportunities are available from the Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation (AOE), a nonprofit organization encouraging female students to pursue degrees in fields related to engineering and technical science. Multiple scholarships are available.
Eligibility:
- GPA of 3.0 or better
- Must major in a field related to engineering or technical science
- Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an ABET-accredited program
- Applicants must be undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior or senior year
Submission Deadline: February 15
Nancy Foster Scholarship- $42,000
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas particularly by women and members of minority groups.
Eligibility:
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or citizen or a U.S. territory
- Applicant must pursue or intend to pursue a masters or doctoral degree in oceanography, maritime archeology, or marine biology, including all science, engineering and resources management of the ocean and coastal areas
- Must be attending a U.S. accredited institution
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better,
- Must maintain full time status for the duration of the scholarship award
Submission Deadline: December 10th
American Association of University Women Scholarships
The AAUW is committed to ensuring that “all women have a fair chance” at achieving their education and career goals. This is just one program through which the organization awards more than 200 scholarships each year.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a woman
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- No age restriction
- Must be full time (12+ credits per term)\
- Must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution
- Applicant must be studying one of the following:
- Architecture
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Business Administration
- Law
- Medicine
Application Deadline: January 10th
https://aauw.scholarsapply.org/pdf/AAUW-SPF-Instructions.pdf
iVein Health and Wellness Scholarship- $2,000
Intermountain Vein Center (iVein.com), the trusted leader in preventing and treating vein disease, understands the importance of learning and practicing healthy habits during the formative college years and is offering the iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship to reward students who are committed to a lifetime of healthy habits.
Eligibility:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate/graduate student
- Applicant must be attending an accredited US university or college
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4
Scholarship Deadlines: Fall Semester- August 31st, Winter/Spring Semester- December 31st