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Applications are open for the StitchCrew Vesting Women Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Aug, 2025
Are you a woman entrepreneur, founder, or small business owner with a bold vision and big dreams in the US? Apply for the Chasm Business Grant for Women - August 2025. The Chasm Business Grant is here to support ambitious women like you with funding to help take your business to the next level!
Date Posted: 18 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 AAUW's International Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 CFA Society Nigeria Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women in Investment Management (WIM) Scholarship.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 WomHub Female Funding Fit Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2025
Are you inspired by a woman who is making a significant impact in Canada's renewable energy industry? Now is the time to honor her achievements!
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Jacaranda FM Her Perfect Pitch. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
The FORCE Grant™ is a funding opportunity designed to support women founders 40+ who are actively growing impact-driven, revenue-generating businesses. Whether you're refining operations, expanding your reach, or investing in tools to scale this grant is built to help you move forward with clarity and momentum.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the eosera® Foundation Pitch Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) mentorship program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 AWJP/DW Akademie Gender + AI Fellowship. Click her to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Julius Berger Nigeria Scholarship Scheme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO Open learning and mentorship program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
If your goal is to see your product on shelves at Target, Walgreens, or Walmart, but you need expert guidance on what to do and when? You're in the right place. Apply for the Entreprenista Retail Ready Program 2025. The Retail Ready Power Group is a free 8-week experience designed for women founders scaling into national retail, featuring expert mentorship from someone who's actually done it.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
Are you an early-career woman lawyer from Sub-Saharan Africa? Join a powerful network of changemakers advancing justice, accountability, and equality for women and girls. Apply now for the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) Waging Justice for Women Fellowship 2026.
Date Posted: 28 Jul, 2025
Proposals are invited for the FAD Somalia Women's Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025. The Open Innovation Challenge is a pivotal initiative designed to enhance agricultural innovation and empower entrepreneurs in Somalia to bring ideas to solve the challenges Somali women farmers face in accessing markets.
Date Posted: 25 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science (EMEA). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 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.