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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
The 12-months training focuses on developing political leadership skills and is open only to women leaders who hold an elected or appointed seat in a local or regional government in any of the OECD-DAC listed ODA-countries
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
Girl Up India invites you to GIRL TANK — a two-day virtual pitch competition where shortlisted participants will present their ideas for climate action to a panel of expert “Sharks.”
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
The Graça Machel Trust’s Women Creating Wealth-Intergenerational (WCW-I) edition, in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, is designed to build women entrepreneurs’ confidence, skills, and networks to scale their businesses and transition from income generation to wealth creation.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
This year the Student Energy Career Training Program is taking an exciting turn with a focus on African women interested in building their careers in the energy transition, on the African continent!
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
The BGV Pitch program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, and connect you to community and professionals to support you on your journey.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship was created to empower young leaders who are committed to addressing the urgent and deeply interconnected challenges facing women and girls today.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
Yiaga Africa, in partnership with WILAN Global and with support from GIZ, is excited to announce the ‘Young Women in Politics Organising Lab’ a leadership and organizing bootcamp designed to mobilize and support young women in politics with the skills and confidence to lead, mobilize, and campaign effectively.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is currently inviting WOMEN in all their diversities, including those belonging to minority and marginalised groups from Asia and the Pacific countries with relevant experience and skills to apply as Intern for the Migration (Migrants United and Act for Human Rights) Programme.
Date Posted: 09 Jun, 2025
The Water Justice Fund positions women at the forefront of climate action, strengthening climate resilience through locally led adaptation. The fund addresses systemic inequalities in water governance and aims to improve access to climate finance for water justice.
Date Posted: 09 Jun, 2025
Are you a Black woman writer passionate about crafting beautifully written, character-driven short stories? Mdnight & indigo is excited to announce an open call for submissions for personal essays.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025
The WIA Young Leaders program aims to support and highlight young African women who are actively contributing to building a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Africa.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025
The EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to help close this gap by supporting women-led AI ventures that align with the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) - fostering solutions that tackle climate change, improve livelihoods, and build resilient communities across the Global South.
Date Posted: 05 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.