If you’ve already browsed our blog, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve published several scholarships for women. In this post, we’ve gathered all these opportunities and talked a little about each one. We can already tell you that there are benefits and awards of different types, levels, and target audiences.
These initiatives are very important because, even with all the changes that have been happening lately, many fields of study and the job market are still dominated by men. Furthermore, there are still far fewer women than men in leadership positions.
Scholarships for women are part of the effort to change this scenario. These programs usually aim to open more and more doors for them through opportunities for empowerment and encouragement for study and/or professional training.
Scholarships for women: undergraduate and exchange programs
TechGirls
A really cool program for girls interested in math, science, and technology is TechGirls. This free exchange program, offered by the U.S. Department of State in partnership with Virginia Tech University, is aimed at empowering girls from all over the world who want to pursue careers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
The program selects girls for a completely free exchange program in the U.S. You can find more information below.
Girls 20
There are also scholarships for events aimed at empowering women. A great example is the G(irls)20 Summit, which selects young women between 18 and 23 years old for an annual global leadership event. Those selected have all costs covered and receive a week of training in leadership, social entrepreneurship, and mentoring from other leaders in the public and business sectors.
Just like at the G20 meeting, the scholarship recipients participate as delegates and contribute by debating the challenges they face in their countries.
To apply, in addition to the age requirement, you must speak English and be a citizen of one of the G20 member countries.
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Science Ambassador
For girls interested in pursuing undergraduate studies in STEM fields in the United States, the Science Ambassador program offers scholarships for undergraduate studies in the USA. The Science Ambassador covers tuition fees at American universities for girls and women who are already in undergraduate studies or in their final year of high school.
To be eligible for the scholarship, you only need to be female and want to pursue or already be pursuing a full undergraduate degree in the USA in a STEM field.
Scholarships Abroad for Mothers
British Council Women in STEM
We’ve already talked about exchange programs for mothers in a text and even a video here on the site. The best scholarship for women with children is undoubtedly the British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM. The program offers full scholarships for women interested in master’s degrees in science fields, has no age limit, does not require proof of proficiency upon application, and has extra benefits for mothers.
Live Your Dream Award
The Live Your Dream Awards is one such initiative, aimed at women who are heads of households. Its purpose is to assist mothers who need resources to improve their education.
In total, $1.5 million is allocated to scholarships for women. There are three types of grants: $3,000, $5,000, or $10,000. The aid can be used to cover any costs related to undergraduate studies or professional development in any country.
The “Live Your Dream” program is launched annually, and this year, applications can be submitted between August 1st and November 15th. The application consists of an application form, as well as a letter of recommendation and a letter of motivation.
Scholarships for women: professional master’s degrees
Nestlé Scholarship for Women
The Nestlé Scholarship for Women is another scholarship program for women that we’ve previously featured here. It’s an opportunity for an MBA at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), a business school in Switzerland and Singapore.
The scholarship recipient receives 25,000 Swiss francs (approximately 22,000 euros) to cover tuition fees. Requirements include holding a bachelor’s degree, being between 25 and 35 years old, and demonstrating proficiency in English and another language.
MBA in Football Industries from the University of Liverpool
Another similar initiative is to pursue an MBA in Football Industries at the University of Liverpool. The course, focused on the football industry, unveils the challenges of the sports “business.” The #WhatIF campaign by Women in Football seeks to encourage the presence of women in football. The program offers full and partial tuition waivers (MBA tuition costs £23,500 for international students).
Diploma Scholarship for Women
The Saïd School of Business at the University of Oxford offers the Diploma Scholarship for Women program. The program provides scholarships covering 50% of tuition fees for “exceptional female candidates” in one of the university’s four Master of Business programs.
Scholarships for women: undergraduate and doctoral studies
Becas STEM Women UVA-Santander
For women who dream of a master’s degree in Spain, it’s worth knowing about the UVA-Santander STEM Women Scholarship program. The University of Valladolid, in partnership with Santander, offers master’s scholarships to women from Latin America interested in courses focused on exact sciences, engineering, and technology.
The benefit includes 80% of the academic fees, 750 euros per month for accommodation and living expenses for a maximum of nine months, round-trip airfare to Spain (maximum value of 1,200 euros), and medical insurance.
Helmut Veith Stipend
This is the case with the Helmut Veith Stipend, which offers scholarships for women in IT. It benefits female candidates interested in one of the master’s degree programs in computer science at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien).
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship program aims to change the reality where only about 25% of the workforce in the aerospace industry are women. The program offers doctoral scholarships for women in engineering to study anywhere in the world. Selected fellows receive $10,000 to study in courses somehow related to the field of aerospace engineering.
Women in Finance Scholarship
The Women in Finance Scholarship is designed for women in the field of finance. It is offered by FINCAD, a financial analytics and software company. The organization provides a $20,000 scholarship to fund postgraduate, master’s, or doctoral studies.
The candidate chooses the course. It must be specifically focused on the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management.
Faculty for the Future
In the STEM fields, the Schlumberger Foundation has a program called Faculty for the Future. The scholarships are for PhD or postdoctoral studies and are aimed at women from developing countries.
The scholarship amount can be up to $50,000 per year. It will be based on the expenses proven by the scholarship recipients. Studies can be carried out in any country other than the students’ country of origin.
Fellowship for Women from Countries in the Global South in Peace and Development Studies
The Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Countries in the Global South in Peace and Development Studies, as the name suggests, offers scholarships to women from countries in the “global south” interested in peace and development studies.
Applicants can study in any country in the world. Two scholarships of $10,000 each are awarded, which can be used to cover tuition or living expenses.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a US-based association focused on women’s empowerment. It supports non-US women who wish to pursue graduate studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, or postdoctoral research in the United States.
The program requires proficiency in English. Preference will be given to candidates committed to improving the living conditions of women through civic, community, or professional activities.
Japanese Association of University Women
There are also scholarships available for women interested in research who already hold a master’s degree. The Japanese Association of University Women awards scholarships to candidates from any field of study to conduct research in Japan for a period of 4 to 6 months.
For this opportunity, knowledge of English is also required, and applications must be submitted by mail. Interested candidates must have acceptance from the institution where they will conduct the research. The stipend ranges from 500,000 to one million yen (approximately $4,500 to $9,000) to cover expenses and travel.
As you may have already noticed, we’ve featured several inspiring women who have managed to get into highly competitive programs and universities. Who knows, maybe now it’s your turn, and perhaps soon you will be an inspiration to other women?
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