Scholarships for Women

These 53 hand-curated scholarships are open to Women. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

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Fully funded United States Undergraduate

Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship

Simmons University

Amount
Full tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, plus an annual $3,000 academic stipend
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026

First-year Simmons applicants with strong academics submit a separate Kotzen application by December 1 for full tuition, fees, room and boa…

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Fully funded United Kingdom Masters

British Council Women in STEM Scholarships for Vietnamese Students

British Council

Amount
Full scholarship worth at least GBP 40,000, including tuition, living stipend, travel, visa, health coverage, and Englis
Deadline
2026-2027 applications are closed; unive

Vietnamese women applying to selected UK STEM master's programmes through partner universities can receive fully funded British Council sup…

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Fully funded Various Phd

Faculty for the Future Fellowship (Schlumberger Foundation)

Schlumberger Foundation (SLB)

Amount
Covers tuition and a living stipend for PhD or postdoctoral study at a leading institution abroad (amount capped per yea
Deadline
Annual call — applications typically ope

Women from developing/emerging economies pursuing a PhD or postdoc in STEM abroad, committed to returning home; master's students are not e…

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Fully funded United Kingdom Masters

Eira Francis Davies Scholarship

Swansea University Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

Amount
Full tuition fee scholarship for one outstanding female student per academic year
Deadline
Cycle deadline varies; Swansea lists the

One outstanding female master's student from an eligible developing country may receive full tuition for a Swansea Faculty of Health and Li…

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Partial United States Any level

CREW Chicago Scholarship

CREW Chicago

Amount
$7,500
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026

A female U.S. citizen who is a college junior, senior, or graduate student in a commercial-real-estate-related field and plans a Chicagolan…

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Partial United States Undergraduate and graduate

Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarship

Endeavour

Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Sep 8, 2026

Women with a 3.5 GPA entering or attending a U.S. college or university and demonstrating exceptional STEM work, research, or advocacy.

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Partial United States Masters Closes in 1 day

AAUW International Fellowships

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Amount
$20,000 for a master’s degree or $25,000 for an academic or professional doctorate, paid in two installments
Deadline
Sep 17, 2026

Women who are non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents, have a 3.5+ GPA, and pursue a first full-time STEM master’s or doctorate outsi…

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Partial United States Phd Closes in 14 days

AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship

American Association of University Women

Amount
$25,000 stipend paid directly to the fellow in two equal installments during one doctoral fellowship year
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026

U.S. women pursuing their first eligible doctorate full time, with a bachelor’s-equivalent degree and a program extending through at least …

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Partial Worldwide outside the United States Alumni and professionals Closes in 14 days

AAUW International Project Grant

American Association of University Women

Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026

Women who completed an AAUW International Fellowship in 2011–2026 and will direct a qualifying charitable project outside the United States.

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Partial United States Undergraduate Closes in 14 days

CREW Inland Empire Foundation Scholarship

CREW Inland Empire

Amount
$5,000 for tuition and books
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026

Women with a 3.0 GPA at Inland Empire colleges or universities who intend to enter commercial real estate and demonstrate financial need.

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Varies United States Any level Closes in 15 days

GFWC Women’s Club of South County Scholarship

GFWC Women’s Club of South County

Amount
Varies from hundreds to thousands of dollars
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026

Women age 20 or older who live in Washington County, Rhode Island, demonstrate financial need, and pursue eligible training, a certificate,…

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Partial United States Any level

WIIT Student Scholarship

Association of Women in International Trade Charitable Trust

Amount
$3,000 paid to the student’s institution, plus one year of WIIT mentorship and membership
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026

Women who are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled full or part time at accredited U.S. institutions and studying a topi…

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Partial Multiple countries and territories Undergraduate

Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards

Soroptimist International of the Americas

Amount
$1,000-$16,000
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026

Women with financial need who support dependents and are pursuing vocational training or an undergraduate degree in a participating Soropti…

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Varies United States and U.S. territories Preschool through graduate and vocationa

Bessie Mathew Foundation Education Assistance Program

Bessie Mathew Foundation

Amount
Varies according to documented education need
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026

U.S. households that include a female, have been affected by cancer, and can document a future education expense.

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Varies United States Undergraduate

Fredda Witherspoon National Scholastic Scholarship

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.

Amount
$8,000 for one national winner and $3,000 for each of four regional winners
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

A female graduating high school senior pursuing an accredited business-related college degree who demonstrates achievement, leadership, car…

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Varies United States Graduate

Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Amount
$5,000; renewal is conditional on maintaining a 3.25 GPA
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

A U.S. citizen in an accredited M.D., D.O., or graduate psychiatric-nursing program who demonstrates high scholastic standing and character.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Norma Ross Walter Scholarship

National Willa Cather Center

Amount
$3,000 first place, $2,500 second place, and $2,000 third place
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

A female graduating senior at a Nebraska high school who will enter an accredited college or university as an English major.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Larry F. Ball Memorial Scholarship

CharitySmith Nonprofit Foundation

Amount
$4,000 paid directly to the recipient's college account
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027

A U.S.-citizen woman residing in Ohio who attends or will attend an accredited four-year college in Ohio, is pursuing a bachelor's degree, …

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Partial United States Any level

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship

Women's Overseas Service League

Amount
$500 to $1,000 on average, with possible renewal for a second year
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027

A woman committed to a military or public-service career who has completed college credit with at least a 2.5 GPA and will continue in an a…

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Partial United States Certificate, associate, bachelor’s, mast

BPW Illinois Returning Student Scholarship – Dependent Applicant

BPW Illinois Educational Foundation

Amount
Awards vary; the sponsor does not publish a fixed amount
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027

Financially dependent Illinois women who are U.S. citizens, have prior postsecondary credit and a 3.0 GPA, and will return to an accredited…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship

TREE Fund

Amount
$5,000 for tuition, paid in two installments
Deadline
Mar 15, 2027

A woman returning for at least the second year of an accredited college program in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, o…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Lex Mathews Scholarship for Women

Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of North Carolina

Amount
Usually $500–$2,000 for one academic year
Deadline
Mar 15, 2027

A woman age 23 or older within the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina pursuing vocational, community-college, sub-graduate degree or certi…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

EFWA Horizons Scholarship

Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Amount
Up to $5,000 per year for up to two years
Deadline
Mar 30, 2027

A U.S.-citizen woman with financial need who supports her family and is within about 60 credits of an accounting bachelor’s degree at an AA…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

EFWA Aspire Scholarship

Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Amount
Up to $2,000 per year for up to two years
Deadline
Mar 30, 2027

A woman and U.S. citizen with FAFSA-documented need who is the primary support for her family and attends an accredited two-year U.S. colle…

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Partial United States Graduate

EFWA Laurel’s Fund Scholarship

Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Amount
Up to $3,000 one time
Deadline
Mar 30, 2027

A U.S.-citizen woman with financial need who is pursuing a PhD in business with an accounting concentration at an AACSB-accredited U.S. ins…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

EFWA Global Undergraduate Scholarship

Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Amount
Up to $1,500 one time
Deadline
Mar 30, 2027

A non-U.S.-citizen woman with documented financial need pursuing an accounting bachelor’s degree at an AACSB-accredited college or universi…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

EFWA Undergraduate Scholarship

Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Amount
Up to $1,500 one time
Deadline
Mar 30, 2027

A woman and U.S. citizen with FAFSA-documented financial need who is pursuing an accounting bachelor’s degree at an AACSB-accredited U.S. i…

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Partial United States Vocational

Kylie Murray Memorial Flight Training Scholarship

Experimental Aircraft Association

Amount
Up to $12,000 for private-pilot training, plus an optional $5,000 for instrument training at Cub Air Flight LLC
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027

A woman age 16-19 who is an active high-school athlete, intends to pursue an aviation-related college degree, and is selected through a loc…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Priscilla Maxwell Endicott Scholarship

Connecticut Women’s Golf Association Scholarship Fund

Amount
Varies; the official scholarship page does not publish a fixed award amount
Deadline
Apr 13, 2027

A Connecticut girl entering or attending college who participates in golf, demonstrates financial need, and has a strong academic record.

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Partial United States Masters

AAUW Laura Fuoss Memorial Scholarship

AAUW Morton Branch and Morton Community Foundation

Amount
$1,000
Deadline
May 1, 2027

A woman who already holds a bachelor's degree, has a qualifying Morton, Illinois connection, and is entering or enrolled in an accredited g…

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Partial United States Any level

Katie Cannon Scholarship

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Amount
Up to $3,000
Deadline
Jun 1, 2027

A Presbyterian woman of color seeking financial support for a defined PC(USA)-related leadership, spiritual-development, study, or mission …

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Varies United States Undergraduate and graduate

ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship

ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention and Landmark Pest Management

Amount
$1,000 first prize, with up to nine additional discretionary awards
Deadline
Jul 1, 2027

A female-identifying undergraduate or graduate STEM student at a recognized U.S. institution who submits the required essay, proof of enrol…

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Partial United States Phd

L'Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship

L'Oréal USA

Amount
A grant of $60,000 for each of five exceptional women postdoctoral scientists per year, to support their research and ca
Deadline
Annual application cycle (apply via the

Women postdoctoral scientists in the US in STEM fields; five $60,000 grants per year. Confirm exact eligibility and deadline on the officia…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Chapman University Distinguished Young Women Presidential Scholarship

Chapman University and America’s Distinguished Young Women

Amount
$40,000 per year for four years, up to $160,000 total; the award is not stackable with another Chapman scholarship
Deadline
Local and state Distinguished Young Wome

Distinguished Young Women state winners or state Overall Scholastics winners who qualify for first-year admission and enroll full time at C…

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Partial Various Masters

Forté Foundation MBA Fellowship

Forté Foundation (with member business schools)

Amount
A merit-based fellowship award toward MBA tuition; the amount is set by each member business school and can range up to
Deadline
No separate application — apply for an M

MBA candidates at a Forté member business school (any nationality/gender) who demonstrate leadership and commitment to advancing women in b…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

UMBC Center for Women in Technology Scholars Program

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Center for Women in Technology

Amount
$5,000–$15,000 per academic year for Maryland residents or $10,000–$22,000 per academic year for nonresidents, renewable
Deadline
The next incoming-freshman deadline has

Incoming UMBC undergraduates in an eligible computing or engineering major who demonstrate merit and commitment to improving representation…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

College of Saint Mary Marie Curie Scholars Program

College of Saint Mary

Amount
Up to $20,000 per year, renewable for up to four years for a maximum of $80,000
Deadline
The official current program page and sc

New U.S.-citizen women admitted full time to College of Saint Mary with a 3.0+ GPA, an eligible biology, chemistry, or mathematics major, a…

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Partial United States Masters

Fellowship on Women & Public Policy

Center for Women in Government & Civil Society at the University at Albany

Amount
$15,000 stipend plus tuition assistance; health plans are available
Deadline
Rolling until the 2027 cohort is filled

A graduate student or working professional from any discipline with at least 12 completed graduate credits who can relocate to Albany for t…

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Varies United States Undergraduate

JFEW–CUNY Hillel Scholarship

Jewish Foundation for Education of Women and Commonpoint CUNY Hillel Career Connect

Amount
$12,000 over three years plus a paid summer internship and career programming
Deadline
No deadline is published on the active partner application; apply promptly and confirm timing with Commonpoint

A young woman in her first undergraduate year with three years remaining who participates in a supported CUNY Hillel and can complete the p…

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Partial Various Masters

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

Amount
A grant toward study-related expenses (academic costs and supplies, living expenses, transport, research/fieldwork, or c
Deadline
Varies by programme — US-Canada (15 Sep–

Self-identifying women aged 25+ from eligible developing countries, enrolled in an eligible in-person programme, committed to helping women…

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Partial Various Phd

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Zonta International (Zonta Foundation for Women)

Amount
US$10,000 (up to 30 awarded annually), which may be used for tuition, books and fees, or living expenses (room, board, o
Deadline
Annual — apply online by 15 November

Women of any nationality in a full-time PhD in aerospace engineering/space sciences (1+ year completed, or a master's in the field), not gr…

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Partial Various Masters

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

P.E.O. International

Amount
Up to $12,500 (need-based; lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual need) toward graduate study in the US o
Deadline
Eligibility period 15 September–15 Decem

International women (not US/Canada citizens/PRs) in graduate study in the US or Canada, in residence all year with a full year of coursewor…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Women With Promise Scholarship

Women With Promise

Amount
$250 to $5,000 for tuition, books, and required fees
Deadline
Rolling by semester or term; applications are reviewed in the order received and may be accepted until classes begin

A North Texas woman with financial need who has been accepted to an accredited program and has an established nonprofit or social-agency sp…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship Program

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Amount
Awards typically ranging from about $1,000 to several thousand dollars; SWE disburses over $1.7 million across roughly 3
Deadline
Sophomore-through-graduate applications

Women studying engineering/engineering tech/computer science full-time in an ABET-accredited (or recognized) program, with HS GPA >3.5 or u…

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Varies United States and Canada Graduate

Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship

American Statistical Association Committee on Women in Statistics and Caucus for Women in Statistics

Amount
$1,000 per recipient
Deadline
February 23 on the direct application; the ASA overview separately lists March 1, so applicants should use the earlier date

A woman who is a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is admitted to full-time MS or PhD study in statistics by July 1 of the…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program

America's Distinguished Young Women

Amount
Cash scholarships and partner-college offers vary by local, state, and national result
Deadline
Varies by local or state program; many Class of 2027 programs are accepting applications now

A U.S. high school student who identifies as a young woman and enters the appropriate local, at-large, or state program for her residence a…

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