In honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting the best scholarships for women to help you achieve your higher education goals. Securing college funding is a vital step in honoring the achievements of women who paved the way before us. From STEM grants to financial aid for female students, these opportunities empower the next generation of women leaders to make their own mark on history.
Deadline: 3/15/26
Award Amount: Varies The Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology is available to female high school seniors and college students who are pursuing a degree in a technology related field. You must be a resident of the greater Kansas City area and have a minimum 3.2 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The Women at Microsoft Scholarship is available to high school seniors who identify as a woman, non-binary, gender fluid, or a transgender woman. You must be planning to major in technology, engineering, math, or a computer science related field and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000 - $15,000 The FWSF Scholarship Fund is available to female students majoring in accounting, finance, or a related field. You must be enrolled at a Bay Area college/university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: College Juniors through Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Women in Defense Scholarship is available to female juniors, seniors, and graduate students. You must be pursuing a career related to national security or defense, have a minimum 3.25 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: $3,000 The Laurels Fund Scholarship is available to female students pursuing advanced degrees in accounting. You must have completed comprehensive exams prior to the previous fall semester to be eligible for this award.
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000 - $25,000 The Emmy Noether Award is available to female high school seniors who reside in Louisiana or Mississippi. You must be pursuing a degree in a STEM field leading to a scientific research career, and have a high GPA or ACT score to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500 The Houzz Women in Architecture Scholarship is available to female undergraduate and graduate students. You must be majoring in architecture or landscape architecture to be eligible for this award.
Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The 1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund is open to female high school and college students. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The Maggie McKethan Memorial Scholarship is available to female high school seniors, college students, and graduate students with at least one semester left in their studies. You must be majoring in sports journalism or a related field in to be considered for this award.
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000 The Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine (B.O.S.S.) Scholarship is available to cis and transgender female high school seniors. You must have at least one parent of African descent, be under the age of 20, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship is available to female graduate students pursuing careers in fishery management or research. To be considered for this award, you must submit a 500 - word essay describing why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship and how being a recreational angler is relevant to becoming a more diverse and insightful professional.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 The AWA Foundation Scholarship is available to female students who reside or attend school in California. You must be majoring in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and land planning, interior design, environmental design, urban design, or historic preservation to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 The Women on Par Scholarship is available to female undergraduate students in the U.S. and Canada. You must be at least 30 years of age and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Only the first 200 applications will be accepted.
Available to: Ages 18 - 23
Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 The Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship is available to female students ages 18 to 23. You must be continuing your studies at an accredited college in the state of Michigan, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a resident of a county where sugarbeets are grown to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must be willing to commit to serving as the Sugar Queen or Court attendant for one full year. You must also be unmarried and have no minor dependents, and must remain unmarried for the entire reign.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship is available to women who are majoring in a discipline relevant to entering the hydropower industry. You must demonstrate academic merit and financial need to be considered for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Mary Macey Scholarship is available to female undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the independent grocery industry. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Association of Women Contractors Scholarship is available to female students enrolled in a construction-related program. You must reside or attend school in Minnesota to be eligible for this award.
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $3,500 The Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship is available to female high school seniors who play or have an interest in golf. You must be a resident of one of the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Ages 19-25
Award Amount: $1,500 - $10,000 The National Cherry Queen Program is open to female students ages 19-25 residing in Michigan. You must be of good character and conduct, have never been convicted of a crime, be single, and not be pregnant or have children to be eligible for this award. Also, you are not permitted to smoke, vape, or consume alcohol at any time during the competition. The top recipient will become the spokesperson for the National Cherry Festival and the Cherry Industry.
Available to: High School & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Geneva Fund College Scholarship is available to female students who became mothers during their teenage years or are currently pregnant and seeking to pursue a four - year college education. A short essay on your educational and career aspirations is required.
Available to: College Sophomores through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,500 The Women's Initiative Scholarship is available to female sophomore, junior, and senior students of all majors. You must demonstrate interest in financial planning to be considered for this award.
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $1,500 The Amie Dansby Women in Technology Award is available to female high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in a video game- or technology-based field. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $500 The Alina Mae Scholarship is available to female high school seniors and undergraduate students. To be considered for this award, you must submit a 300 - word essay on the following topic: "Describe a time when a thoughtfully designed piece of clothing helped you feel more confident, resilient, or empowered in a work or learning environment. Share how that experience impacted your ability to show up as your best self."
Available to: High School Juniors & Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000 The Empowering Women through STEM Grant is available to female, non-binary, and female-identifying high school juniors and seniors. You must be planning to attend the Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle and Marine Mechanics Institute, or NASCAR Technical Institute to be eligible for this award.
Available to: College Juniors through Graduate Students
Award Amount: $3,000 The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education is available to female students in the United States and Canada. You must be a citizen of the US or Canada and attend a college or university in the US or Canada. You must be within 24 months of completing your educational goal and have spent at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student during your adult life to be eligible for this award. Students in doctoral and professional degree programs are not eligible. Remember, plenty of additional scholarships are available that aren't exclusive to women. Create a free Fastweb profile to find scholarship matches fit for you. This saves you time and makes the scholarship application process easier!
Top Scholarship Opportunities and Financial Aid for Female Students
Celebrate Women's History Month by investing in your future. Below is a list of scholarships available to help female students reach their educational goals.Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology
Available to: High School Seniors, Undergraduate, & Graduate StudentsDeadline: 3/15/26
Award Amount: Varies The Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology is available to female high school seniors and college students who are pursuing a degree in a technology related field. You must be a resident of the greater Kansas City area and have a minimum 3.2 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Women at Microsoft Scholarship
Deadline: 3/16/26Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The Women at Microsoft Scholarship is available to high school seniors who identify as a woman, non-binary, gender fluid, or a transgender woman. You must be planning to major in technology, engineering, math, or a computer science related field and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
FWSF Scholarship Fund
Deadline: 3/19/26Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000 - $15,000 The FWSF Scholarship Fund is available to female students majoring in accounting, finance, or a related field. You must be enrolled at a Bay Area college/university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Women in Defense Scholarship
Deadline: 3/27/26Available to: College Juniors through Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Women in Defense Scholarship is available to female juniors, seniors, and graduate students. You must be pursuing a career related to national security or defense, have a minimum 3.25 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Laurels Fund
Deadline: 3/30/26Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: $3,000 The Laurels Fund Scholarship is available to female students pursuing advanced degrees in accounting. You must have completed comprehensive exams prior to the previous fall semester to be eligible for this award.
Emmy Noether Award
Deadline: 3/31/26Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000 - $25,000 The Emmy Noether Award is available to female high school seniors who reside in Louisiana or Mississippi. You must be pursuing a degree in a STEM field leading to a scientific research career, and have a high GPA or ACT score to be eligible for this award.
Houzz Women in Architecture Scholarship
Deadline: 3/31/26Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500 The Houzz Women in Architecture Scholarship is available to female undergraduate and graduate students. You must be majoring in architecture or landscape architecture to be eligible for this award.
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
Deadline: 3/31/26Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The 1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund is open to female high school and college students. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Maggie McKethan Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 3/31/26Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The Maggie McKethan Memorial Scholarship is available to female high school seniors, college students, and graduate students with at least one semester left in their studies. You must be majoring in sports journalism or a related field in to be considered for this award.
Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine (B.O.S.S.) Scholarship
Deadline: 3/31/26Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000 The Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine (B.O.S.S.) Scholarship is available to cis and transgender female high school seniors. You must have at least one parent of African descent, be under the age of 20, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 4/15/26Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship is available to female graduate students pursuing careers in fishery management or research. To be considered for this award, you must submit a 500 - word essay describing why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship and how being a recreational angler is relevant to becoming a more diverse and insightful professional.
AWA Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 4/3/26Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 The AWA Foundation Scholarship is available to female students who reside or attend school in California. You must be majoring in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and land planning, interior design, environmental design, urban design, or historic preservation to be eligible for this award.
Women on Par Scholarship
Deadline: 4/15/26Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 The Women on Par Scholarship is available to female undergraduate students in the U.S. and Canada. You must be at least 30 years of age and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Only the first 200 applications will be accepted.
Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship
Deadline: 4/17/26Available to: Ages 18 - 23
Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 The Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship is available to female students ages 18 to 23. You must be continuing your studies at an accredited college in the state of Michigan, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a resident of a county where sugarbeets are grown to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must be willing to commit to serving as the Sugar Queen or Court attendant for one full year. You must also be unmarried and have no minor dependents, and must remain unmarried for the entire reign.
Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship
Deadline: 4/24/26Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship is available to women who are majoring in a discipline relevant to entering the hydropower industry. You must demonstrate academic merit and financial need to be considered for this award.
Mary Macey Scholarship
Deadline: 4/30/26Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Mary Macey Scholarship is available to female undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the independent grocery industry. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Association of Women Contractors Scholarship
Deadline: 4/30/26Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Association of Women Contractors Scholarship is available to female students enrolled in a construction-related program. You must reside or attend school in Minnesota to be eligible for this award.
Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship
Deadline: 5/1/26Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $3,500 The Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship is available to female high school seniors who play or have an interest in golf. You must be a resident of one of the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia to be eligible for this award.
National Cherry Queen Program
Deadline: 5/11/26Available to: Ages 19-25
Award Amount: $1,500 - $10,000 The National Cherry Queen Program is open to female students ages 19-25 residing in Michigan. You must be of good character and conduct, have never been convicted of a crime, be single, and not be pregnant or have children to be eligible for this award. Also, you are not permitted to smoke, vape, or consume alcohol at any time during the competition. The top recipient will become the spokesperson for the National Cherry Festival and the Cherry Industry.
Geneva Fund College Scholarship
Deadline: 5/15/26Available to: High School & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Geneva Fund College Scholarship is available to female students who became mothers during their teenage years or are currently pregnant and seeking to pursue a four - year college education. A short essay on your educational and career aspirations is required.
Women's Initiative Scholarship
Deadline: 5/31/26Available to: College Sophomores through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,500 The Women's Initiative Scholarship is available to female sophomore, junior, and senior students of all majors. You must demonstrate interest in financial planning to be considered for this award.
Amie Dansby Women in Technology Award
Deadline: 6/1/26Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $1,500 The Amie Dansby Women in Technology Award is available to female high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in a video game- or technology-based field. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Alina Mae Scholarship
Deadline: 7/1/26Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $500 The Alina Mae Scholarship is available to female high school seniors and undergraduate students. To be considered for this award, you must submit a 300 - word essay on the following topic: "Describe a time when a thoughtfully designed piece of clothing helped you feel more confident, resilient, or empowered in a work or learning environment. Share how that experience impacted your ability to show up as your best self."
Empowering Women through STEM Grant
Deadline: 9/30/26Available to: High School Juniors & Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000 The Empowering Women through STEM Grant is available to female, non-binary, and female-identifying high school juniors and seniors. You must be planning to attend the Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle and Marine Mechanics Institute, or NASCAR Technical Institute to be eligible for this award.
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Juniors through Graduate Students
Award Amount: $3,000 The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education is available to female students in the United States and Canada. You must be a citizen of the US or Canada and attend a college or university in the US or Canada. You must be within 24 months of completing your educational goal and have spent at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student during your adult life to be eligible for this award. Students in doctoral and professional degree programs are not eligible. Remember, plenty of additional scholarships are available that aren't exclusive to women. Create a free Fastweb profile to find scholarship matches fit for you. This saves you time and makes the scholarship application process easier!
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