STEM Scholarships

Competitive award for women in the US and Canada pursuing doctoral-level degrees, including STEM fields.

SWE scholarship honoring pioneer Ada Lovelace, for women in engineering demonstrating academic excellence and involvement. SWE scholarship applications typically open February-May annually.

SWE scholarship for women in aerospace or mechanical engineering funded by the Brill family. SWE scholarship applications typically open February-May annually.

SWE scholarship for women in engineering emphasizing leadership and community service contributions. SWE scholarship applications typically open February-May annually.

Chevron-funded scholarship through SWE for women in petroleum, chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering. SWE scholarship applications typically open February-May annually.

Microsoft scholarship specifically for women pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM fields.

AAUW fellowships supporting women doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers in all disciplines including STEM.

Amazon scholarship for students from underrepresented and underserved communities pursuing CS, including women. Includes a paid internship.

BHW Group scholarship for women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in STEM fields.

Google scholarship for women in computer science and related fields, providing financial support and networking opportunities with Google.

Annual fellowships for women postdoctoral researchers in STEM, recognizing their research contributions and potential.

National Center for Women & Information Technology award for outstanding undergraduate women in computing.

Need-based scholarship for international women students pursuing graduate degrees in the US and Canada.

Fellowship for PhD students in technology innovation, with strong representation of women awardees. Teams of two.

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future fellowships for women from developing countries pursuing PhD/post-doc in STEM. NOTE: Company rebranded to SLB — verify current program status.

Scholarship to attend the Women in Cybersecurity conference with networking, career development, and community for women in cybersecurity.

Zonta International fellowship for women pursuing PhD/doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering.

Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship: $7,000 grant + professional development workshops + internship interview opportunity. 10 recipients annually. Applications due late March.

Premier federal scholarship for undergraduates in STEM who plan to pursue research careers. Covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Applications due late January annually. Requires institutional nomination.

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation scholarship providing full tuition, stipend, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense. Applications typically open August-December annually.

Renewable scholarship supporting students in engineering, computer science, and other STEM disciplines. Includes mentoring.

Merit-based scholarship for chemical engineering students who demonstrate leadership and involvement in AIChE.

Top ASME scholarship for outstanding mechanical engineering students demonstrating academic excellence and professional promise.

Multiple scholarships from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering.

National GEM Consortium fellowships for underrepresented minority students pursuing MS or PhD in engineering or science at GEM member universities.

Google Lime Scholarship for students with disabilities in CS/STEM. $10,000 award. Applications typically open March-April annually.

One of the most generous STEM fellowships, providing up to five years of graduate support for doctoral students in applied physical and biological sciences and engineering. Applications typically due mid-October annually.

Prestigious IEEE scholarship providing a full year of financial support for graduate study in electrical engineering.

IEEE Power & Energy Society scholarships for students in electrical engineering with interest in power and energy.

Full or partial tuition scholarship for students pursuing degrees in computer science, engineering, or related STEM fields.

DoD NDSEG Fellowship: $3,700/month stipend, full tuition, $5,000 travel budget, $1,500 professional development, up to 3 years. Applications open Aug 15 - Nov 17 annually.

Corporate-funded scholarship for engineering students from underrepresented groups, administered through NSBE, SHPE, and SWE.

Scholarship for students pursuing STEM degrees, administered through partner organizations, with mentoring opportunities.

Scholarship for engineering students with demonstrated interest in mobility and vehicle engineering, sponsored by BMW.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers scholarship recognizing academic excellence in chemical engineering.

Multiple scholarships for students pursuing degrees in engineering, with emphasis on mobility engineering including automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation awards based on PSAT/NMSQT performance. Many corporate sponsors offer additional engineering-specific awards.

Type 1 covers full tuition anywhere, Types 2-7 cover varying amounts. STEM majors prioritized.

Pays full tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend for 4 years in exchange for service commitment after graduation.

Over $80M in scholarships from 200+ providers exclusively for FIRST alumni. Includes corporate-sponsored and university-match awards.

Covers full tuition, fees, books, and monthly stipend. 4-year and 2-year options.

Scholarships for underrepresented students pursuing degrees in tech and business.

National Institutes of Health scholarship for students from disadvantaged backgrounds committed to biomedical research careers.

Various ACS division-specific awards for undergraduate students excelling in specific chemistry subdisciplines.

Award from the Association for Women in Mathematics recognizing excellence in mathematics by undergraduate women.

Department of Energy fellowship for PhD students in computational science, providing four years of support plus a research practicum.

Highly competitive Google fellowship for outstanding PhD students in computer science and related fields worldwide.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellowship supporting thesis advisors and graduate students committed to advancing diversity in science.

Premier NSF fellowship supporting graduate students in STEM. Provides three years of support including an annual stipend and cost-of-education allowance.

NSF-funded summer research opportunities at universities across the US. Students receive stipend and often housing and travel support.

Annual award for top graduate students in computer science, energy science, and bioengineering at select partner universities.

Morris K. Udall scholarship for students committed to careers in environmental policy, health care for tribal communities, or Native American governance.

CRA award recognizing outstanding undergraduate research in computing. Nominees gain national visibility.

3M partners with Discovery Education for Young Scientist Challenge and other STEM scholarships.

The nation's premier STEM competition for middle school students. Finalists compete for awards up to $25,000.

Top prizes at the International Science and Engineering Fair. Grand Awards in each category plus special awards from organizations.

The nation's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science and math competition. Top prize $250K.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation scholarship providing full cost of attendance for outstanding minority students, with preference for STEM.

National GEM Consortium provides fellowships for underrepresented minorities in MS and PhD engineering and science programs.

HSF provides scholarships to outstanding Hispanic/Latino students in all fields including STEM, based on merit and financial need.

Four-year scholarship for minority high school seniors demonstrating leadership, financial need, and academic excellence. Many recipients pursue STEM.

Prestigious scholarship for academically talented, community-minded African American high school seniors. Strong STEM representation.

Merck-funded UNCF program supporting African American students in biological and chemical sciences and engineering.

National Society of Black Engineers offers multiple scholarships for Black engineering students at all levels.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund supports AAPI students across all fields.

Awards for Hispanic HS seniors planning to study STEM, business, media, or healthcare.

Scholarship for students from lower-income backgrounds who have overcome significant obstacles. Includes laptop, textbook credits, and support services.

Federal need-based grant for undergraduate students. Not STEM-specific but foundational financial aid that stacks with STEM scholarships.

Federal grant for students planning to teach in high-need STEM fields. Converts to loan if teaching requirement not met.

NSF Scholarships in STEM program provides grants to universities which then award scholarships to low-income STEM students.

Program connecting high-achieving, low-income students with full scholarships at top partner colleges, including strong STEM programs.

Full-tuition scholarship for women in STEM. Applicants submit a 3-minute video of a STEM topic they are passionate about.

Federal TRIO program preparing first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented undergraduates for doctoral study through research and mentoring.

Need-based scholarships for Latino students in California pursuing STEM and other disciplines.

SAME scholarships for students with interest in engineering and military service, with preference for those with financial need.

Multiple scholarship programs including the Samsung American Legion Scholarship ($20K) and Legacy Scholarship.

Multiple scholarship programs from the Daughters of the American Revolution for STEM, nursing, history, and more.

500 scholarships totaling $2.44M. Based on academics, leadership, and financial need. Apply through local Elks Lodge.

Merit-based scholarship funded by Florida Lottery. Three tiers based on GPA, test scores, and service hours.

Covers full tuition at Georgia public universities for students with 3.0+ GPA. Funded by Georgia Lottery.

Local Lions Clubs offer scholarships for community service and academic achievement.

For active duty military, veterans, and military spouses pursuing higher education. Named after NFL player Pat Tillman.

Last-dollar scholarship covering tuition and fees at any TN community or technical college. Includes mentoring.

Audio-essay competition on a patriotic theme. State and national winners receive scholarships.

Society of Women Engineers centralized portal for browsing and applying to 260+ SWE-administered scholarships.

Free scholarship platform with user-funded scholarships and a search engine for external scholarships.

Free scholarship search tool from the College Board, integrated with BigFuture college planning platform.

The gateway to all federal financial aid including Pell Grants, work-study, and federal loans. Required by most scholarships.

US Department of Education resource center for understanding and applying for federal student financial aid.

Free scholarship platform that lets students apply to multiple scholarships with a single application. Partners with many schools.

IEEE centralized hub for all scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance available to IEEE members and students.

National Science Foundation search tool for finding active funding opportunities in all STEM disciplines.

Multiple essay contests on Ayn Rand novels. Three age groups with prizes up to $25,000.

Annual art contest for K-12 students. Winner receives $30,000 scholarship plus $50,000 tech grant for their school.

Essay contest on political courage. Winner receives $10,000, finalists $1,000 each.