Scholarships & Grants for Women

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, total enrollment for women in higher education institutions increased by 21 percent during the last decade. There were 2.9 million freshmen who joined post-secondary education for the first time in 2019 and currently women constitute 56% of all enrolled college students. There are a number of great scholarships and grants available that women can apply for. Here are links to 11 great organizations that are offering scholarships or grants specifically to women applicants.

P.E.O. Star Scholarship

AAUW Local Scholarships

The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Federal Student Aid TEACH Program

Educational Administration Scholarships

Future Health Professionals Scholarships (HOSA)

Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship Program

Education Support Awards from the Patsy Mink Foundation

Graduate Women International Grants

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