Top 103 Chemical Engineering Scholarships in June 2026

Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for STEM? If so, consider applying for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge! Each year, the challenge awards $250,000 to a 13-18-year-old student who creatively and clearly explains a scientific or mathematical theory, concept, or principle in video form. The videos must be no longer than a minute and 30 seconds long and should be a dynamic visual medium, using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, and more. The scholarship is funded by technology investors and science philanthropists Julia and Yuri Milner. If you have a love for STEM, video making, and want to go to college debt-free, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior or college undergraduate who identifies as female, resides in the United States, and wishes to pursue a STEM-related field of education? If so, you might consider applying for the Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to five applicants who submit the most thoughtful 500-word (or less) essay in response to the following prompt: At Hyundai, we know the success of a company is only equal to the talent of its team. We seek those who persevere, ask, “Why not?” and dare to make a difference. In 500 words or less, tell us how, as a woman in STEM, you’ll redefine convention by doing things differently, more efficiently. We want you to succeed—and hopefully even consider working with us one day. If you’re passionate about STEM and wish to reduce your college debt, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for technology, entrepreneurship and AI development? If so, the Designli Empowering Women in Tech Essay Scholarship is for you! This incredible $3,000 scholarship is open to young women aspiring to be business leaders in the tech industry. To be considered for this award, applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay describing: How can women stand out in the AI business development era? For information on specific prompts to choose from, please view the application section below. Apply now and unlock your potential for a better tomorrow! Prompts: As AI development shifts from writing code to orchestrating systems, how will you use modern AI tools to build an outstanding SaaS business? (Discuss how women in technology can lead this transition by focusing on user empathy and ethical product design.) Successful AI development is moving into legacy industries like logistics, healthcare, and construction. Choose any niche sector, including those listed here or any other of your choice, and explain how you would launch an AI-driven business within it. AI tools are only as good as the ethics behind them. How can women in technology stand out by prioritizing transparency and bias reduction in AI software development? Describe the human-in-the-loop business model you would build to compete in the 2026 tech landscape. (In this model, AI automates tasks while humans remain involved to validate results and ensure ethical accuracy.) How would you use AI-powered skills development to drive growth in your chosen field? (Explain how you will lead as a technical director, using AI to increase your creative leverage while maintaining human oversight.) Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Students who are approaching degree completion at an accredited college, university, or two year technical or community college in the U.S. and are majoring in a high-demand STEM field should consider applying to the Last Mile Education Fund! This scholarship was created for STEM students with financial need who show that they are close to getting their degree, but are having trouble paying for their final years of school. With up to 500 awards given out per year, this opportunity can be a great help to students who are struggling to finish their degree for financial reasons.Show Less

The AIChE Minority Scholarship Award is open to high school graduates who will be starting college during the current academic year and are members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering. Eligible under-represented groups include African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islanders. Applicants must plan to enroll during the current academic year in a four-year college or university offering a science/engineering degree, and are encouraged to choose classes leading to a degree in chemical engineering. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AIChE Minority Scholarship Award is annually awarded to select minority AIChE undergraduate student members (membership is free for undergraduates!) who are pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. Eligible underrepresented minority groups include African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander students. The $1,000 award is renewable for the following year as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. If you're an AIChE undergraduate member with a passion for chemical engineering, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Progressive Automations Scholarship for 2026 funds student-led engineering work focused on Disaster Response & Climate-Related Automation. Three awards of $1,800 USD each will support students who propose technically sound, actuator-based solutions that address wildfire mitigation, flood management, search-and-rescue, or other climate- and disaster-related challenges. The program is open to students enrolled full time in an engineering program at a recognized Canadian or U.S. post-secondary institution for the September 2026 semester. Applicants must submit a 700-word technical essay, an innovative application proposal that describes or designs a solution using electric linear actuators (including specs, model numbers, drawings, or technical details), proof of enrollment, and a recent personal photo. Optional supporting materials such as high school transcripts or other documentation may be included. Previous scholarship winners are ineligible, and proposals primarily generated by AI without meaningful human input will not be considered.Show Less

Are you a woman studying at a community college, baccalaureate, or graduate school with plans to work in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science? Consider applying for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship! Each year, SWE awards a number of scholarships to deserving female students in the engineering and computer technology fields. In 2024, SWE awarded nearly $1,500,000 in new and renewed scholarships! That’s an average of around $4,500 per scholarship.  The SWE Scholarship is an awesome opportunity to help women in engineering and computer science offset some of the cost of their education. If you fit the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a full-time student studying Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics? The SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship could be a good fit for you! The scholarship is awarded monthly, with 12 winners being selected throughout the year. The best part about this scholarship is the work to reward ratio. By simply submitting a short 500-word essay, you could win $2,500 from the SBB Research Group. If you fit the scholarship criteria, we encourage you to submit your essay and apply today!Show Less

Are you a college student interested in serving in the U.S. Air Force? If so, consider applying for the U.S. Air Force In-College Scholarship Program! The ISCP is open to college freshmen and sophomores in specific majors whose universities host an Air Force ROTC program and who have completed at least one term as full-time students.  The U.S. Air Force ROTC offers the scholarship program as a way to support students and develop leaders for future members of the air force. Thus, students who are selected for the program must accept a commission as an Air or Space Force officer and serve at least four years on active duty. In addition to this, chosen applicants may receive scholarships in varying amounts to help with their tuition costs. Bear in mind that there is no formal application process for the Program. Rather, Air Force ROTC staff evaluate and nominate cadets themselves. For more details on the In-College Scholarship Program, we recommend contacting your school’s AFROTC detachment. Show Less

Does STEM ignite a spark in you? If so, and you're a native Ohoian who will be soon enrolling at Miami University (Ohio), consider applying for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship! This scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for incoming, first-time freshmen and admitted transfer students at Miami University who will be pursuing an eligible STEM field (see "Eligibility Information" for full list). In addition, applicants must be Ohio residents to qualify. Recipients will be granted $4,000/year to help fund their STEM educations. The scholarship may be received for up to four (4) years upon the maintenance of program eligibility requirements (3.0+ GPA, participation in cohort activities, etc.) by recipients. Students who are underrepresented in STEM are especially encouraged to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more information.Show Less

The Endeavour's Women in Tech Group Engineering Scholarship - High School is available to women planning to pursue higher education in the engineering field. Graduating high school seniors and juniors pursuing early acceptance to a university are welcome to apply.Show Less

Tacuna Systems is proud to announce the return of our Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship program. For 2026, we will offer one award to a qualified candidate who attends or is admitted to a U.S. or Canadian university. Driven by our commitment to promote inclusive representation in STEM fields, our scholarship aims to empower women pursuing higher education in science and technology, fostering their increased participation in these industries. This scholarship invites applicants to share their experiences with a STEM-related research project or activity that has shaped or reflected their academic interests, rather than focusing solely on academics. Submissions must be in video form, accompanied by this application. As part of your application submission, we will require you to create a brief video of yourself showcasing your involvement in a STEM-related project. Limit this video to around 3 minutes in length. Things to consider while creating your video: Aspirations – What are your general career aspirations and how has this project influenced them? Passion – Why is this project important to you? Learning – What did you take away from this project? Application – How does this project relate to the real world? Improvement – What changes, if any, would you make for better results? Originality – Do you have valuable insight or ideas that industry leaders may not have thought about? Representation – What are your general thoughts, related to the project or not, on improving women’s representation in STEM? How might you inspire others? If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school student of color or student in need aspiring to pursue a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree? If so, the Destination STEM Scholarship may be a wonderful opportunity for you! Annually, the scholarship awards between $500 and $1,000 each to multiple recipients who have been accepted to a college for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must also be students of color or a student in need, in an effort to encourage under represented students passionate about STEM to pursue careers in the field. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Trade School Scholarship supports students who reside within 150 miles of the borough of Houston, Pennsylvania. Students who plan to study for a technical degree or certification to include fields such as welding, machining, mechatronics, networking, and automation are eligible to apply.Show Less

The CRA All-Access Scholarship is a talent development pipeline program that seeks to financially support students pursuing degrees in Business, Economics or STEM. Through this program, CRA will award $5,000 to 12 deserving students for their junior/final year at an accredited university. This program is open to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community service and financial need. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be: Attending an accredited university on a full-time basis Majoring in Economics, Business or STEM fields (UK degree subjects will be approved by CRA) Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or 3.2 in their declared major (UK students must hold at least a 2:1 in their declared course If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The SWE Baltimore-Washington Section Scholarship is for a woman pursuing any ABET-accredited Baccalaureate or graduate degree in preparation for a career in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science. Applicants must also be SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members in order to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The SWE Central New Mexico Pioneers Scholarship is for female applicants planning to study a full-time ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must also be SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members in order to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The SWE Phoenix Section Scholarship is for female students from Arizona who are planning to attend schools in Arizona in any engineering, technology, or computing major. Applicants must also be SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members in order to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2 are for SWE (Society of Women Engineers) female members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. The scholarship is for their undergraduate or graduate studies while attending universities or colleges within the legacy Region H boundaries. The Region H boundaries include: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. If you're a female SWE member pursuing a degree in engineering, technology, or computing in Region H, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship is for female applicants planning to study a full-time ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing in the upcoming academic year. Primary preference will be given to applicants attending a college/university within the Region F boundaries. Secondary preference will be given to applicants with a home address within the Region F boundaries. Region F includes Connecticut, Maine, Mass, New Hampshire, New York (upstate), Rhode Island, and Vermont. If you’re a female SWE member pursuing a degree in engineering, technology, or computing in Region F, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Wanda Munn Scholarship is for reentry and non-traditional female applicants who have a home address in or are planning to pursue a full-time ABET-accredited program in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington for the upcoming academic year. To be eligible, applicants must have completed a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent credits at an ABET-accredited school (these credits do not have to be in an engineering curriculum). If you're a woman from or attending an ABET-accredited program in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The SWE Central New Mexico Reentry Scholarship is awarded yearly to reentry and nontraditional students who are US citizens and SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members pursuing a degree at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico State University, or the University of New Mexico. Applicants must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of an undergraduate program, or be pursuing graduate studies. If you're a re-entry or nontraditional student pursuing an engineering-related degree at an eligible university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less