3 types of scholarships for women in the US

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Are you a woman in the United States looking for scholarship opportunities, but you haven't found the right one yet?

There are lots of scholarships for women out there. Find the right match for you!

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Whether you're studying science, math, or literature, there are scholarships for women in all sorts of majors. Here are a few examples of scholarships by major:

STEM

• SWE Golden Gate High School Scholarship Program: For Bay Area high school seniors or community college students planning to pursue a degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university.

Literature

• Irene Adler Prize: For students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, or Literature at a recognized post-secondary institution. A 500-word essay is required.

Arts

• Distinguished Young Women Scholarship: For female students who are high school juniors or seniors and participate in local programs.

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Check out more scholarships for women by major here.

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If you are a woman of color (WOC) or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, there are scholarships out there for you! Check out these opportunities:

Scholarships for WOC

• Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship: For full-time junior, senior, or graduate students majoring in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Sciences with 3.0 GPA or higher.

• DGV Scholarship Program: For students majoring in Computer/Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Mathematics or Engineering who demonstrate financial need.

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Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ Women

• Pride Foundation Scholarships: For residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington who demonstrate financial need.

• LGBTQ+ OUTbio Scholarship Program: For students with a 3.0 GPA pursuing a Life Science degree enrolled or accepted at an accredited secondary college or university.

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Applying for scholarships can be very competitive, but looking for opportunities closer to your area could increase your chances. Here are a few scholarships available by state or region:

• Michigan Council of Women in Technology Scholarship

• The Women's Empowerment Scholarship

• Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology

• MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship

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There are numerous resources available when seeking scholarships for women, but did you know you can also check out opportunities at your own school? Many institutions offer scholarships specifically for students enrolled there. Check out your school's website for scholarships that could be a great fit for you.

If you're a high school student looking for scholarships, talk to a counselor or academic advisor at your school about the types of scholarships you want to apply for.

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After you've found a few different scholarships, it will be time to start the application process. Here are a few strategies to consider when starting those apps.

• Start your applications ASAP! Waiting too long could make you miss potential opportunities.

• Check the requirements of each app to make sure you have everything you need.

• Make outlines for each essay you'll have to write.

Now that you have some resources for exploring scholarships for women, it's time to get out there and find the best opportunity for you!