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    Top 255 Scholarships for Women in July 2024

    Will Geiger Written by Will Geiger
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    Will Geiger is the co-founder of Scholarships360 and has a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. He is a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Kenyon College where he personally reviewed 10,000 admissions applications and essays. Will also managed the Kenyon College merit scholarship program and served on the financial aid appeals committee. He has also worked as an Associate Director of College Counseling at a high school in New Haven, Connecticut. Will earned his master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in history from Wake Forest University.

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    Updated: July 17th, 2024

    Historically, women have not had the same educational career opportunities as men. Many colleges did not even admit women until relatively recently. Luckily, colleges and other educational organizations have created a number of programs aimed at supporting women. There are also a number of college scholarships for women to pay for undergraduate or graduate education. These scholarships help level the playing field for all women to pursue their education!

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    The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:

    • The scholarship requires a fee to apply
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    ***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.

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    “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Scholarships360

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    1 award worth $500
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level All Grade Levels

    Offered by Scholarships360

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    Are you a woman in high school, college, or graduate school enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year? If so, let us help you! Our $500…Show More

    Are you a woman in high school, college, or graduate school enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year? If so, let us help you! Our $500…Show More

    Are you a woman in high school, college, or graduate school enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year? If so, let us help you! Our $500 “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women aims to help women cover the costs of pursuing their dreams. Whether that dream is starting a business, learning a foreign language, or attending college on the path to fulfilling your dream, the scholarship will cover those costs and make your journey a little easier. No matter your goals, we want to help out a woman who is passionate about their higher education journey and actively looking for ways to fund it. In order to apply, simply write an essay about how the $500 “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women will help you fulfill your dreams. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We encourage you to apply and look forward to reading your essay. Good luck!Show Less

    1 award worth $500
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level All Grade Levels
    Apply

    Forté Future Leaders Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Forté Foundation

    10 awards worth $1,000
    Deadline Aug 5, 2024
    Grade Level College Students

    Offered by Forté Foundation

    We’re on a mission to inspire and invest in the next generation of women business leaders. Because big goals come with big price tags, we’re…Show More

    We’re on a mission to inspire and invest in the next generation of women business leaders. Because big goals come with big price tags, we’re…Show More

    We’re on a mission to inspire and invest in the next generation of women business leaders. Because big goals come with big price tags, we’re excited to announce the Forté Future Leaders Scholarship. We’re awarding $10,000 in scholarships this year to help fund your education and launch your career. Apply today for a chance to receive one of ten $1,000 scholarships. Forté is for YOU. We’re your ally and biggest champion as you earn your degree, start your career, and explore options like business school and career growth opportunities. Our amazing community of supportive and successful women and allies work together to achieve our goal: equity at every level. Apply now and let your journey with Forté begin! Here’s how it works: Step 1. Complete the form below. See the official scholarship rules on Forté's website. Step 2. Stay tuned to see if you win a $1,000 scholarship! We are awarding five $1,000 scholarships after the Aug. 5, 2024 deadline, and another five $1,000 scholarships after the Dec. 13, 2024 deadline.Show Less

    10 awards worth $1,000
    Deadline Aug 5, 2024
    Grade Level College Students
    Get Started

    “Mom to Scholar” Scholarship for Mothers

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Maria Geiger

    Exclusive
    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level College Students

    Offered by Maria Geiger

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    The “Mom to Scholar'' Scholarship for Mothers is open to mothers who want to begin or resume their journey towards earning a technical or college…Show More

    The “Mom to Scholar'' Scholarship for Mothers is open to mothers who want to begin or resume their journey towards earning a technical or college…Show More

    The “Mom to Scholar'' Scholarship for Mothers is open to mothers who want to begin or resume their journey towards earning a technical or college degree. This scholarship is funded by Scholarships360’s own Maria Geiger, who started her journey toward a B.A. at the same time that her oldest son Will started college. Maria knows firsthand how challenging it is to raise a family, have a job outside the home, and attend college, but would not change the way she did things for the world. Mothers who have a desire to earn their college degree bring unique perspectives that greatly enhance their learning experiences; for some, motherhood is a vocation that enlightens like no other. If you are a mother over the age of 35 who feels that the time is right to begin your academic or career journey, please apply! Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application!Show Less

    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level College Students
    Apply

    Navisite’s Next Steminist Scholarship Program

    Offered by Navisite

    3 awards worth $10,000
    Expected deadline May 2025
    Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students

    Offered by Navisite

    Introducing Navisite's Next Steminist Scholarship Program, a chance for young women to pursue their passion in STEM! Administered by Scholarship America, applicants will submit a…Show More

    Introducing Navisite's Next Steminist Scholarship Program, a chance for young women to pursue their passion in STEM! Administered by Scholarship America, applicants will submit a…Show More

    Introducing Navisite's Next Steminist Scholarship Program, a chance for young women to pursue their passion in STEM! Administered by Scholarship America, applicants will submit a 60-second unlisted YouTube video describing their dream career in STEM. Navisite employees and family members are not eligible. The program aims to close the gender gap in tech by awarding $10,000 scholarships to three female candidates pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in STEM. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

    3 awards worth $10,000
    Expected deadline May 2025
    Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students
    Get Started

    Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship

    Offered by Hyundai through The University Network

    5 awards worth $10,000
    Expected deadline June 2025
    Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students

    Offered by Hyundai through The University Network

    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…Show More

    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…Show More

    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 essays on how they plan to “promote positive shifts toward sustainability” in their particular STEM field. If you’re passionate about STEM, sustainability, and reducing college debt, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

    5 awards worth $10,000
    Expected deadline June 2025
    Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students
    Get Started

    $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Scholarships360

    Exclusive
    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Jun 30, 2025
    Grade Level All Grade Levels

    Offered by Scholarships360

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    The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

    The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

    The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.Show Less

    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Jun 30, 2025
    Grade Level All Grade Levels
    Apply

    $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Sallie Mae

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

    Offered by Sallie Mae

    Easy Application

    Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

    Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

    Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
    Apply

    Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship

    Offered by American Association of University Women - Harrisburg (PA) Branch

    1 award worth $2,500
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

    Offered by American Association of University Women - Harrisburg (PA) Branch

    The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship is open to female residents of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County (Pennsylvania) who attend accredited colleges or universities in…Show More

    The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship is open to female residents of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County (Pennsylvania) who attend accredited colleges or universities in…Show More

    The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship is open to female residents of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County (Pennsylvania) who attend accredited colleges or universities in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Requirements include completion of at least 60 credits, a minimum 3.40 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year. If you're an undergraduate student and female resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County, Pennsylvania, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

    1 award worth $2,500
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
    Get Started

    BigFuture $40k Essay-Free Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by The College Board

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $40,000
    Deadline Oct 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Senior

    Offered by The College Board

    Easy Application

    Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

    Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

    Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

    1 award worth $40,000
    Deadline Oct 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Senior
    Apply

    Education Support Award

    Offered by Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation

    5 awards worth up to $5,000
    Deadline Aug 1, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students

    Offered by Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation

    Are you a woman of at least 17 years of age with minor children and demonstrated financial need? Further, are you currently pursuing a first…Show More

    Are you a woman of at least 17 years of age with minor children and demonstrated financial need? Further, are you currently pursuing a first…Show More

    Are you a woman of at least 17 years of age with minor children and demonstrated financial need? Further, are you currently pursuing a first degree at a post-secondary level of education whose degree program is adding to the level of education you've already accomplished (ex: bachelor’s after associate’s, advanced degree after a bachelor’s)? If so, consider applying for the Education Support Award! Each year, the award grants up to $5,000 to five (5) lucky applicants who meet the above criteria and who will be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution for the upcoming school year. In order to apply, you must fill out an online application and answer five (5) short-answer and one (1) essay question. If you’re a degree-seeking mother with minor children and you need some financial assistance, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

    5 awards worth up to $5,000
    Deadline Aug 1, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students
    Get Started

    Niche $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Niche

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels

    Offered by Niche

    Easy Application

    Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!

    Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!

    Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!

    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels
    Apply

    Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award

    Offered by Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG)

    2 awards worth $750
    Deadline Aug 10, 2024
    Grade Level Graduate Students

    Offered by Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG)

    The Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award provides female, post-secondary geoscience students with monetary support to present their research at the Annual Meeting of the…Show More

    The Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award provides female, post-secondary geoscience students with monetary support to present their research at the Annual Meeting of the…Show More

    The Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award provides female, post-secondary geoscience students with monetary support to present their research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. It is to be used to help defray travel, lodging, registration fee, and other expenses associated with the presentation of the awardee's research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. In addition to presenting research results in oral or poster format at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, applicants must be the presenting author of their abstracts. The awardees will be selected on the basis of the science in the submitted abstract and the quality of the statement of purpose. If you're a female geoscience student planning on presenting research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, we encourage you to apply. Rock on!Show Less

    2 awards worth $750
    Deadline Aug 10, 2024
    Grade Level Graduate Students
    Get Started

    International Society of Women Type Rating Scholarships

    Offered by International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21)

    2 awards worth $10,000
    Deadline Nov 1, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students

    Offered by International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21)

    The International Society of Women Type Rating Scholarships award $10,000 to two aspiring female airline pilots each year. To be eligible, applicants must hold an…Show More

    The International Society of Women Type Rating Scholarships award $10,000 to two aspiring female airline pilots each year. To be eligible, applicants must hold an…Show More

    The International Society of Women Type Rating Scholarships award $10,000 to two aspiring female airline pilots each year. To be eligible, applicants must hold an ATP (or ICAO equivalent) license, have accumulated a minimum of 2500 hours total flight time (including a minimum of 500 multi-engine turbine flight hours included in the total time), and hold a current first-class medical certificate. Two selected winners will complete their training with Flight Training International in Miami, Dallas, or Denver, in the United States. If you’re an aspiring female pilot, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

    2 awards worth $10,000
    Deadline Nov 1, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students
    Get Started

    $10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by CollegeXpress

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline May 1, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students

    Offered by CollegeXpress

    Easy Application

    Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

    Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

    Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline May 1, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students
    Apply

    Designli Empowering Women in Tech Essay Scholarship

    Offered by Designli

    1 award worth $3,000
    Deadline Nov 30, 2024
    Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

    Offered by Designli

    Are you a female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for technology and entrepreneurship? If so, the Designli Empowering Women in…Show More

    Are you a female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for technology and entrepreneurship? If so, the Designli Empowering Women in…Show More

    Are you a female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for technology and entrepreneurship? 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 why technology needs more female entrepreneurs. For information on specific prompts to choose from, please visit the scholarship website. Apply now and unlock your potential for a better tomorrow!Show Less

    1 award worth $3,000
    Deadline Nov 30, 2024
    Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
    Get Started

    Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship

    Offered by American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

    Multiple awards worth $2,000
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level College Students

    Offered by American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

    Are you a female, NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) Student Member who is enrolled in a degree program in surveying or a related field?…Show More

    Are you a female, NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) Student Member who is enrolled in a degree program in surveying or a related field?…Show More

    Are you a female, NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) Student Member who is enrolled in a degree program in surveying or a related field? If so, you may be eligible for the Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship! Every odd year (e.g. 2025, 2027, etc.), the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple female NSPS members who are enrolled in a two- or four-year degree program in surveying or a related field, and are residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. To apply, interested students must submit an application form, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal introductory letter, a copy of their ID, and a course syllabus or program course catalog. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and achieve your career goals!Show Less

    Multiple awards worth $2,000
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level College Students
    Get Started

    $25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Bold.org

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $25,000
    Deadline Aug 1, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels

    Offered by Bold.org

    Easy Application

    Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

    Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

    Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

    1 award worth $25,000
    Deadline Aug 1, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels
    Apply

    Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation

    Multiple awards worth $1,500
    Deadline May 16, 2025
    Grade Level College Students

    Offered by Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation

    If you have attained the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award, then you may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Corinne Jeannine Schillings…Show More

    If you have attained the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award, then you may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Corinne Jeannine Schillings…Show More

    If you have attained the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award, then you may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation! This organization is dedicated to supporting college women who want to learn about other cultures through foreign language study and/or study abroad. The foundation offers two types of scholarships for Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts – the “Scholarship to Study a Foreign Language” and the “Scholarship to Study Abroad”. If you have a background in Girl Scouts and you’re interested in learning about other cultures, you’d be a perfect candidate for this scholarship!Show Less

    Multiple awards worth $1,500
    Deadline May 16, 2025
    Grade Level College Students
    Get Started

    $1,000 Appily Easy College Money Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Appily

    Easy Application
    Monthly awards worth $1,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Students & College Underclassmen

    Offered by Appily

    Easy Application

    This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

    This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

    This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month.Show Less

    Monthly awards worth $1,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Students & College Underclassmen
    Apply

    $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Christian Connector

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $5,000
    Deadline May 31, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students

    Offered by Christian Connector

    Easy Application

    Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

    Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

    Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.

    1 award worth $5,000
    Deadline May 31, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students
    Apply
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    Top 5 overall scholarships for women

    Our editors selected these scholarships due to the strong reputation of their organizations, the value of their awards, and the fact that they are open to a wide number of students. Apply with confidence to these 5 top scholarships for women:

    Also see: Top Women in STEM Scholarships

    Related: Top scholarships for Black women

    Scholarships at women’s colleges

    Women’s colleges and universities are single-gender colleges that aim to support women. Below are the top women’s colleges that offer merit scholarships to students.

    Agnes Scott College (Decatur, GA)

    • Agnes Scott College offers a variety of scholarships to first-year freshman students that range from $15,00 to $25,000 per year.
    • To qualify for merit scholarships at Agnes Scott, students must submit their Common Application and supporting materials by January 15th.

    Barnard College (New York, NY)

    • Barnard does not offer merit scholarships, but has a generous need-based financial aid program that meets 100% of demonstrated need for all students.
    • To qualify for need-based aid at Barnard, students must submit the CSS Profile and the FAFSA.

    Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, PA)

    • Bryn Mawr offers merit scholarships of up to $40,000 per year to prospective first year students.
    • To qualify for Bryn Mawr merit aid, students simply need to submit their admissions application.

    Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley, MA)

    • Mount Holyoke offers three major merit scholarships to students: the Trustee Full Tuition Scholarship, the 21st Century Scholars program, and the Chin Scholars program.

    Scripps College (Claremont, CA)

    • Scripps College offers merit scholarships that range from $15,000 to $28,000 per year.
    • All applicants are considered for merit scholarships and no other application is necessary.

    Smith College (Northampton, MA)

    • Smith College offers merit scholarships of up to $25,000 per year to prospective students.
    • All Smith applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit aid.

    Spelman College (Atlanta, GA)

    • Spelman offers merit scholarships to outstanding students in their applicant pool. To be considered, students must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.8 and minimum testing of 31 on the ACT or 1330 on the SAT.

    Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA)

    • Wellesley College does not offer merit scholarships, but offers generous need-based financial aid.
    • Wellesley is also a Questbridge partner, so students can be matched to the College through their Questbridge application (which aims to support high-achieving, low income students)

    Related: Full list of women’s colleges

    How to win scholarships for women

    Like any scholarships, scholarships for women receive a huge number of applications, so it’s important to make yours stand out if you want to win. Before you start writing your application, it’s a good idea to give the scholarship prompts and background a very thorough read-through.

    Try to identify the values and principles that the organization values, and emphasize those in your writing. Make sure you are answering the prompts directly, and speaking to how your experience as a woman has shaped your choices. If you have experienced discrimination or setbacks as the result of your gender, try to frame these setbacks as learning opportunities rather than emphasizing the unfairness which they caused. This shows that you have found ways to increase your impact in the face of adversity.

    Writing strong essays

    One of the best ways to make your application stand out is to write some strong essays. Luckily, we have a host of resources to help you fine-tune your writing. These include guides on how to write about yourself, how to start and end scholarship essays, and how to write a winning scholarship essay. We can also help you tailor your writing to 250 or 500 word prompts, and respond to the most common scholarship essay prompts. Good luck!

    Resources for women in underrepresented fields

    Despite the many advances towards gender equality, there are still many academic and professional fields where women are very underrepresented. Luckily, there are great professional organizations out there to help women who decide to pursue these fields.

    Women pursuing STEM and engineering degrees should check out the Society of Women Engineers. They offer many scholarships and professional opportunities for women in engineering. There are many other more specific organizations aimed to support women in subfields of STEM. For example, computer science majors should check out the ACM Committee on Women in Computing

    The American Association of University Women, or AAUW, is another great resource fighting for gender equality in academia and the professional sphere. They offer a wide variety of scholarships, fellowships, grants, and workshops for women pursuing higher education. No matter your field of study, be sure to see if they have any resources to help you out.

    Make sure to look for an organization that matches your interests to find new scholarship and networking opportunities!

    Frequently asked questions about scholarships for women

    What GPA do you need to win scholarships for women?

    GPA requirements among scholarships for women can vary widely. No matter your GPA, there should be scholarships available for you if you look hard enough. Check out our free scholarship search tool to investigate further; once you input your GPA, we will only show you scholarships that you qualify for =.

    Can you get a grant for being a woman?

    Women and men alike are eligible for government grants such as the Pell Grant, as long as they are citizens or eligible noncitizens. And, although they are scholarships rather than grants, you can apply to the scholarships on this page to help fund your education. These opportunities are meant exclusively for women.

    Are there scholarships for women in STEM?

    Yes! Many organizations and companies make a substantial effort to bring more women into STEM fields. As a result, there are many opportunities for women to earn scholarships in STEM fields. The $10,000 Young Women in STEM Scholarship is a great example, for starters.

    Many local organizations also offer local scholarships for women in STEM. You should also keep in mind that, since women are underrepresented in STEM, many STEM scholarships will prioritize giving awards to women. So, even if the award is not only for women, you might have a better chance than a man.

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