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Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO/Tamayouz Cinema Foundation Residency. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Jul, 2025
Vital Impacts is a women-led 501c3 non-profit organization that uses art and storytelling to amplify and support the work of communities who are protecting people, wildlife and habitats worldwide.
Date Posted: 08 Jul, 2025
The Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls are happy to announce that applications for the 2025 school year are now open to prospective candidates.
Date Posted: 07 Jul, 2025
The Kickstarter Challenge is a competition for female entrepreneurs with a new business idea.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2025
Beyond Borders Scotland, in partnership with Edinburgh Law School, is delighted to share that applications for the October 2025 Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship Programme are now open!
Date Posted: 04 Jul, 2025
The Women’s Leadership Programme allows senior and emerging female leaders to navigate the unique leadership challenges that deter female professionals in the workplace.
Date Posted: 03 Jul, 2025
Spearhead Global has partnered with the Enthuse Foundation to support US women entrepreneurs in the food and beverage sector.
Date Posted: 02 Jul, 2025
The Hadassah Foundation is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their 2025-26 Spark Grants.
Date Posted: 02 Jul, 2025
Nobel Women’s Initiative (NWI) invite applications for the 2025 Sister-to-Sister Young Feminist Leadership Program.
Date Posted: 01 Jul, 2025
This award was established to acknowledge the achievements of young women investigators in the field of engineering and to inspire young women to consider research and careers in engineering
Date Posted: 30 Jun, 2025
Her Bold Move is excited to offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in political action, community organizing, fundraising, and campaigning with their Future Leaders Fellowship.
Date Posted: 28 Jun, 2025
Kari’s family and friends, together with the International Women’s Media Foundation, are honored to offer grants to support the narrative journalism she championed.
Date Posted: 24 Jun, 2025
The Lauren Brown Fellowship was created to support the next generation of women journalists from underrepresented backgrounds
Date Posted: 23 Jun, 2025
Selected Professions Fellowships support women who are pursuing their first full-time master’s or professional degree in STEM.
Date Posted: 20 Jun, 2025
The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) is pleased to invite applications for the 2025 Feminist Economics Summer School.
Date Posted: 20 Jun, 2025
The African Union “AU Go Gal!” Innovation Initiative is a NextGen challenge targeting young African women in innovation.
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
The National Mentor Development Program’s primary aim is to empower women and gender-diverse individuals within the trades by equipping them with valuable mentorship skills.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
The "STEM in Everywhere" programme aims to address the unique challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in the STEM fields.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
Applications are now open for the Green Acceleration Programme 2025!
Date Posted: 17 Jun, 2025
Applications are open to women from all over the world who work in agriculture, agribusiness, animal farming, research and development, teaching, journalism or as bloggers and influencers.
Date Posted: 16 Jun, 2025
1. What Are Women Scholarships?
Women scholarships are financial awards specifically designed to support female students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships aim to bridge the gender gap in education, particularly in fields where women have been historically underrepresented, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), business, and leadership roles.
2. Are There Scholarships Specifically for Women in STEM?
Yes, there are numerous scholarships specifically for women pursuing degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Organizations, universities, and governments offer these scholarships to encourage more women to enter and thrive in STEM fields, where they are often underrepresented.
3. Are There Scholarships for Women Entrepreneurs?
Yes, there are scholarships and grants specifically for women entrepreneurs. These financial awards aim to support women starting their own businesses or those enrolled in programs related to entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Many organizations are eager to support women's business ventures through both education and funding.
4. How Competitive are Women Scholarships?
Women scholarships can be highly competitive, especially for prestigious awards or in fields with limited opportunities for women. However, the demand for increased representation of women in certain areas means that more scholarships are becoming available. Strong academic performance, leadership skills, and a well-crafted application can increase your chances of success.
5. What Organizations Offer Women Scholarships?
Many organizations offer scholarships specifically for women. Some notable organizations include:
The P.E.O. Sisterhood
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
The Margaret McNamara Education Grants
6. How Can Women Scholarships Help in Career Advancement?
Women scholarships not only provide financial support but can also open doors to networking opportunities, mentorship, internships, and career development programs. Many scholarship providers aim to support women in reaching leadership roles, advancing in their fields, and bridging the gender gap in traditionally male-dominated industries.