By Raheel Khiyani In 2025, the pursuit of higher education remains a significant endeavor, especially for women seeking to break barriers and excel in various fields. To support this journey, numerous scholarships are specifically designed to empower women by providing financial assistance and encouraging their academic and professional growth. Below is an overview of some of the top scholarships available for women in 2025, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and promote educational advancement.
1. Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships
The Society of Women Engineers offers a multitude of scholarships to support women pursuing degrees in engineering, technology, and computer science. These scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate students and are designed to assist women in achieving their academic goals in traditionally male-dominated fields. The application deadlines typically fall in February for sophomores through graduate students and in March for freshmen.
2. PEO International Peace Scholarship
The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada. The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500, based on individual needs. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to promoting peace and understanding through education.
3. AAUW International Fellowships
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers International Fellowships for women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. These fellowships support full-time graduate or postgraduate studies in the United States. The award amounts range from $18,000 for master’s students to $30,000 for doctoral candidates, aiming to support women who intend to return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, the arts, or scientific fields.
4. Women Techmakers Scholars Program (formerly Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship)
Google’s Women Techmakers Scholars Program aims to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active leaders and role models in the field. Recipients receive a financial award for the academic year, are invited to attend the annual Women Techmakers Scholars’ Retreat, and gain access to a global community of scholars. This program is open to undergraduate and graduate women studying computer science, computer engineering, or related technical fields.
5. Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
MMEG provides grants to women from developing countries to assist with their education in the U.S., Canada, and select universities in South Africa and Latin America. Applicants must be at least 25 years old and enrolled at an accredited academic institution at the time of application. The grants aim to support women who are committed to improving the lives of women and children in developing countries.
6. The BHW Group Women in STEM Scholarship
The BHW Group offers a scholarship for women pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in STEM fields. Applicants must write an essay on their favorite app or a time an app played a significant role in improving their day. The scholarship award is $3,000, and the application deadline is April 15, 2025.
7. Association of Women Contractors Scholarship
The Association of Women Contractors offers scholarships to female students enrolled in construction-related programs. Applicants must reside or attend school in Minnesota to be eligible for this award. The scholarship aims to support women entering the construction industry, encouraging diversity and inclusion in the field.
8. Women on Par Scholarship
The Women on Par Scholarship is available to female undergraduate students in the U.S. and Canada who are at least 30 years of age and demonstrate financial need. The award amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000, aiming to support women who are returning to school to pursue their educational goals.
9. Boom Essays Writing Contests
Boom Essays offers writing contests that seek to award exemplary writers on given essay topics. The awards occur in three distinct categories: first prize of $2,000, second prize of $1,500, and third prize of $1,000. These contests encourage women to showcase their writing skills and earn scholarships to support their education.
10. MGA Foundation Women’s Scholarship
The MGA Foundation Women’s Scholarship offers $3,000 per year, renewable for four consecutive years (a $12,000 maximum), to high school senior girls who intend to enroll in college in the year they submit their application. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and domiciled in the state of Minnesota. Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, books, room, and board.
11. Forté Foundation MBA Scholarships
The Forté Foundation offers fellowships to women pursuing full-time, part-time, or executive MBA education at sponsor business schools. These fellowships are intended to increase the number of women applying to and enrolling in MBA programs. In addition to financial support, fellows gain access to networking opportunities, leadership development, and other resources to support their careers in business.
12. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Selected Professions Fellowships
AAUW’s Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women pursuing full-time study in master’s or professional degree programs in fields where women traditionally have been underrepresented, including architecture, computer science, engineering, and mathematics. The fellowship amounts range from $5,000 to $18,000, aiming to support women in advancing their careers in these critical fields.
13. Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Offered by Zonta International, the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship supports women pursuing undergraduate or master’s degrees in business management.