Scholarship Guide: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

See website for a list of scholarships, their requirements and deadlines.
For Native Americans, Alaska Natives.

Deadline: Usually in March or April
Amount: $2,500
Non-renewable scholarship for STEM students enrolled at or enrolling at any of the 10 private, non-profit Independent Colleges of Washington.

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees.
The amount of funding that selected students will be eligible to receive each year will vary based on the number of credits they have completed. Please see Award Amounts for additional information.
Applications for each year usually open in January.

$5000 scholarships plus mentoring from professionals in STEM fields.
Toptal supports aspiring female computer scientists, developers, and software engineers to achieve their goals via financial support and mentorship by top professional developers and designers.

Palantir offers scholarships to support students from underrepresented groups in STEM who are beginning careers in technology. See website for details.

This scholarship is for women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. See website for details.

The Aysen Tunca Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize a female undergraduate student majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field, excelling in her studies, and demonstrating significant potential. See website for details.

An award for the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Educational Foundation program for female college sophomores and juniors studying physics, including space physics and geophysics, or geoscience. The award in the amount of $2,000 is given annually to an exceptionally well-rounded student who excels in her studies as well as outdoor activities, service, sports, music, or other non-academic pursuits or who has overcome significant obstacles. See website for details.

To recognize outstanding scholarship and encourage independent graduate level research -- particularly by female and minority students -- in NOAA mission-related sciences of oceanography, marine biology and maritime archaeology, including all science, engineering and resource management of ocean and coastal areas. Scholarship selections are based on academic excellence, letters of recommendations, research and career goals and financial need. See website for details.

Scholarships specifically for women studying in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography,planetary geology, or earth science education). See website for details.

Application deadline: Please check website for application deadlines.
"Microsoft places great value in encouraging under-represented groups to pursue STEM fields of study. As such, a large majority of our scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students (African-American, Hispanic or Native American etc.) or students with disabilities. We will review all applications and select final candidates on the holistic basis of eligibility, quality of application, demonstrated passion for STEM, commitment to leadership and financial need."

Student and travel scholarships, both aiming to support and inspire pursuing careers in technology. See website for details.

We want to pave the way for other women pursuing their dreams in the scientific world, which is why ABC Wildlife is introducing a scholarship designed to increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering and math. One (1) award of $1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions. See website for details.

Application deadline: Varies by scholarship; usually Dec. 1 or May 1. See website for details.
Award: Up to $10,000
Note: Be sure to check the ASHRAE Chapter Local Scholarship Programs too.
Requirement: For students going into the "HVAC&R" profession.
ASHRAE is the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers

Award: $1,000-$2,500
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Several scholarships for students enrolled in or enrolling in accredited schools with the intent of pursuing nuclear engineering degrees. Some are need-based, one is for female returning students--see site for full listing.

The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. See website for details.

A scholarship promoting the practice and profession of statistics. Two scholarship recipients are selected each year: one to a woman in or entering the early stages of graduate training (MS or PhD) and one to a woman in a more advanced stage of training. Scholarship recipients receive a certificate and $1,000. The committee also selects honorable mentions each year. Honorable mentions receive a certificate. See website for details.

For Excellence in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Woman. See website for details.