Finding Scholarships Scholarships For College Spotlight: Society of Women Engineers Scholarships Written by Robyn Stewarton April 12th, 2020 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. I love that my daughter’s favorite toys are LEGOS. She loves to build and create. Future engineer, anyone? STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields, traditionally dominated by men, are growing in popularity among young women. The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) awards money to females interested in preparing for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. There are two levels of scholarships, one for incoming freshmen and a second one for continuing college students. Scholarship: SWE Scholarships (multiple available) Awarding Organization: Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Amount: Ranges from $1,000 to $20,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies Eligible Students: Female students majoring in engineering or computer science. Most awards are for SWE members; however non-SWE members are eligible to apply for a number of the opportunities listed. Eligible College(s): Must be an ABET-accredited program. Graduate students have additional criteria to consider which is available on the website. How to Apply: Students complete a centralized, online application for consideration of all SWE scholarships. The SWE website also offers scholarship listings for local SWE sections. Student should contact sections in their particular state for more detailed information. Deadline: May (freshmen); February (continuing college students) Website: swe.org/scholarships/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
