Engineering, computing, science and math awards from the Society of Women Engineers and Zonta International, from first-year undergrad to the doctoral level.
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STEM scholarships and fellowships for women
ScholarshipVerified Nov 7, 2026
SWE Scholarships
Society of Women Engineers
STEMOver 30, 40, 50
Who can applyStudents in engineering, engineering technology and computer science: undergraduates entering sophomore year or later, graduate students, and incoming first-year students. SWE's named awards include reentry scholarships.
What it givesSWE doesn't list amounts on its main page; individual awards vary.
Good to knowRead each round's eligibility rules on SWE's site before you apply.
TimingCollegiate and graduate round: opens in December 2026, closes in February 2027. First-year round: opens in February, closes in March 2027. Per the sponsor's site as of Nov 2026.
Who can applyWomen aged 18 to 35 showing leadership in a business-related field of study or industry, entrepreneurial spirit and work on issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.
What it gives10 international awards of US$5,000 each plus a one-year Zonta membership, per the sponsor's site as of Nov 2026.
Good to knowApply through a local Zonta club, which sets its own deadline. Age limit 35.
SWE's collegiate and graduate round opens in December 2026 and closes in February 2027, per the sponsor's site.
Find a local club
Zonta awards start at the club level, and each club sets its own deadline. Use Zonta's club locator early.
Going back for engineering?
SWE's named awards include reentry scholarships for students returning to school.
Don't skip the basics
STEM scholarships are competitive and often smaller than a year's costs. Undergraduates should still file the FAFSA for a Pell Grant and work-study; lab, tutoring and research assistant jobs are common work-study placements, since the program emphasizes work related to your studies.
Already working in a technical field? Ask whether your employer has an educational assistance program. Up to $5,250 a year can be tax-free.
Federal grantVerified Nov 7, 2026
Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education
MomsSingle momsOver 30, 40, 50STEMBusiness
Who can applyUndergraduates with exceptional financial need who don't already have a bachelor's degree. There is no age limit.
What it givesUp to $7,395 for the 2026-27 award year, per the sponsor's site as of Nov 2026. It doesn't have to be repaid except in certain cases.
Good to knowLifetime limit of about six years of full-time terms.
Who can applyEmployees whose employer has a written educational assistance program.
What it givesUp to $5,250 a year tax-free for tuition, fees, books and supplies, plus payments on your own qualified student loans, which the 2026 IRS guide says is now permanent.
Good to knowSome employers require you to stay for a period after.
What scholarships are there for women in engineering?
The Society of Women Engineers runs a large scholarship program for students in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. Its collegiate and graduate round opens in December 2026 and closes in February 2027, per SWE's site as of Nov 2026.
How much is the Zonta Women in STEM Award?
Zonta International says it offers 16 international awards of US$5,000 each, plus a one-year supporting membership. You apply through a local Zonta club.
Are there STEM scholarships for women going back to school?
Yes. SWE's named awards include reentry scholarships, and the Jeannette Rankin grant (women 35 and older) covers technical programs and first degrees in any field.