Top 20 International Scholarships for Women in STEM in 2025

Written By :Milkah Simiyu Published On: Updated:
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According to the Institution of Engineering and Technology, over one million women are in STEM fields. While these numbers show that women are slowly stamping their mark in this traditionally male-dominated industry, they are still significantly under-represented. Some factors that contribute to the limited participation of women in STEM include:

  • Lack of female role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
  • Unequal access to education and mentorship opportunities
  • Limited finances to pursue further studies
  • Gender bias and discrimination in hiring and promotions

Fortunately, many institutions and organizations are dedicated to closing the gender gap by offering educational scholarships specifically for women in STEM. We’ve highlighted top international scholarships for women in STEM, featuring awards from prestigious institutions like MIT and global initiatives like UNESCO’s fellowships. Whether you’re looking for financial aid to pursue your undergrad or funding for your research studies, you’ll find a program that suits your needs.

1. Palantir Women in Technology—Global

Palantir scholarship for women

Provider

Palantir

Host Institution

Any accredited university outside North America

Field of Study

Undergraduate or Master’s in Computer Science or Software Engineering

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Eligibility:

  • Identify as a woman
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s degree–applicants in their final year of studies are disqualified
  • Women studying in North America should apply for the Women in Technology-North America 
  • Not a past beneficiary of any Palantir scholarship

Award: up to $7,000 in tuition fees

Application Process:

  • Submit two essays to questions provided on the application portal
  • Attach your resume, noting your university, course, and expected graduation date

Deadline: Applications open once a year. Look out for 2025 applications in January.

2. Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship

Schlumberger scholarship for women

Provider

Schlumberger Foundation

Host Institution

Any accredited university outside your home country

Field of Study

STEM disciplines

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Eligibility:

  • Female citizens of developing countries
  • Enrolled for a PhD or post-doctoral research in an esteemed university
  • Have an exemplary academic track record
  • Show evidence of commitment to return to your home country after studies
  • Be an active community leader and have a proven history of inspiring women in STEM

Award: up to $7,000 in tuition fees

Application Process:

  • Apply through the online portal
  • Submit all the eligible documents required
  • Applications open once a year 

Deadline: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open until November 8, 2024

3. Nutanix Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship

Nutanix women in tech scholarship

Provider

Nutanix

Host Institution

Accredited universities in Australia, the US, Mexico, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, France, Serbia, and India

Field of Study

Computer, electrical, or software engineering

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Eligibility:

  • Full-time undergraduate or graduate female students
  • Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA or equivalent academic score
  • Proven leadership skills and community service

Award: Between $1,000 and $5,000 depending on the location of the host university

Application Process:

  • Apply through the online portal
  • Submit all the eligible documents required
  • Applications open once a year 

Deadline: Applications are open annually from February to May, and winners are announced in July

4. Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Amelia Earhart women fellowship

Provider

Zonta Foundation

Host Institution

Any accredited university

Field of Study

Aerospace engineering and space sciences

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Eligibility:

  • Women registered for a PhD or doctoral degree
  • Hold excellent academic record

Award: up to $10,000 in tuition fees

Application Process:

  • Apply on the online application portal

Deadline: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open until 15 November 2024

5. Zonta Women in STEM Scholarship

Zonta Women in STEM scholarship

Provider

Zonta International Rose Fund

Host Institution

Any accredited university

Field of Study

STEM disciplines

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Eligibility:

  • Women living or studying in a Zonta region(country with Zonta membership)
  • Second-year to final-year students pursuing a degree in any STEM field
  • Present transcripts with exemplary academic performance 
  • Applicants enrolled for an online degree also qualify

Award: up to $5,000 in tuition fees

Application Process:

  • Download the application form online
  • Submit your typed application and supporting documents to a Zonta Club near you

Deadline: Each club sets its deadline for receiving applications

6. Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships

SWE women scholarships

Provider

Society of Women Engineers

Host Institution

ABET-accredited institutions globally

Field of Study

Engineering, computing, and technology programs

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Eligibility:

  • Female-identifying students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees
  • Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 for freshman students
  • Have a university GPA of 3.0 and above for continuing undergraduate and graduate students
  • Demonstrate active involvement in engineering-related organizations

Award: $1,000-$5,000

Application Process:

  • Fill out the appropriate online application form for your class status
  • Submit the required documents, including resume, transcripts, and federal student aid number

Deadline: Applications for the next academic year open in late fall/early winter.

7. Engineering and Technical Science Achievement Scholarship

Alpha Omega Epsilon women scholarships

Provider

Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation

Host Institution

ABET-accredited universities in the USA

Field of Study

Engineering and technical science majors

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Eligibility:

  • Women taking an undergraduate degree approved by the Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation
  • Open to students in sophomore, junior, or senior year of study
  • Students must have attained a minimum of 3.0 GPA
  • Not a past beneficiary of any Alpha Omega scholarship or receiving full financial support from another sponsor

Award: $1000 for 3 winners

Application Process:

  • Fill in the online application form and submit the supporting documents including transcripts and recommendation letters.

Deadline: Applications open in March 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year.

8. AAUW International Fellowships

AAUW women scholarships

Provider

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Host Institution

Accredited universities in the United States

Field of Study

Any graduate or post-graduate degree

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Eligibility:

  • Applicants who identify as female and hold a bachelor’s degree
  • Applicants from all nationalities except US citizens (US citizens can apply for AAUW American fellowships)
  • Proven track record of women empowerment in home country
  • Commitment to return to home country after fellowship

Award: Master’s $20,000, PhD $25,000, and post-doctoral $50,000 to cover educational and living expenses

Application Process:

  • Submit your application online with supporting documents
  • Provide references and proof of English language proficiency

Deadline: Applications for 2025-2026 fellowships are open until November 15, 2024.

9. Mpower Financing Women in Stem Scholarship

Women scholarships by MPower Financing

Provider

MPower Financing

Host Institution

Accredited universities in the USA and Canada

Field of Study

STEM disciplines

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Eligibility:

  • Female international students (US and Canadian citizens are not eligible)
  • Currently accepted or enrolled at a participating school in Canada or the US

Award: Three finalists are selected and awarded $6,000, $2,000, and $1,000 respectively toward tuition costs

Application Process:

  • Submit your online application with an essay topic on STEM advancement
  • Winners are chosen based on essay quality, academic performance, and personal contributions to STEM as an advocate or role model

Deadline:2024 applications close on 31st December

10. British Council Women in STEM Scholarships

British Council women in STEM funding

Provider

The British Council

Host Institution

Accredited Universities in the UK

Field of Study

STEM courses

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Eligibility:

  • Women who are citizens of the eligible countries in the Americas, East Asia, South Asia, and Wider Europe
  • Hold an undergraduate and meet entry level requirements for the master’s program you’re applying to
  • Justify the need for financial support and have no other financial sponsorships
  • Have a passion for advocating for empowerment for women in STEM

Award: Covers full tuition fees, monthly stipend for living expenses, visa, air ticket, and health costs

Application Process:

  • Check the list of universities available for participants from your country on the British Council website and apply directly to the school.

Deadline: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year open around February 2025

11. Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship

Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship

Provider

Numerix formerly FINCAD

Host Institution

Any accredited university

Field of Study

Finance-related STEM courses

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Eligibility:

  • Women studying full-time for a graduate or post-graduate degree
  • You must have less than 10 years of work experience

Award: $20,000 with 50% awarded to the applicant and 50% paid directly to the school to cover tuition

Application Process:

  • Submit your application through the online portal

Deadline: Look out for 2025-2026 academic year applications from 13th May to 14th June 2025

12. L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards

L'Oreal-UNESCO awards for Women in Science

Provider

L’Oréal and UNESCO Foundation

Host Institution

Any accredited instution

Field of Study

Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science

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Eligibility:

  • Women with proven contributions to their community in the STEM space
  • Applicants must have worked in the following regions for at least 5 years; Africa and Arab States, Asia, Europe, North America, or Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Candidates must be nominated by a notable scientist, for example, full professors, members of academies of science, or former laureates of Women in Science 

Award: One candidate from each region receives $100,000

Application Process:

  • One candidate from each region receives $100,000
  • Experts form a peer-review committee to select 10 candidates from each region to proceed to the next stage
  • A jury selects the 5 finalists from each region 

Deadline: Look out for the 2026 applications in April 2025

13. TechWomen Fellowship

Tech Women fellowship

Provider

U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Host Institution

US Host companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, or Chicago

Field of Study

STEM fields

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Eligibility:

  • Women who are citizens and residents of select countries in Africa, Middle East, Central and South Asia
  • Hold an undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years of professional work experience
  • Involved in community work for the development of a STEM-related field
  • Committed to returning to their home country after the fellowship

Award: Four weeks of work experience and professional development, travel and accommodation expenses

Application Process:

  • Applicants send their entries through the online application portal
  • Each candidate must pick a professional track that they’re interested in during the application. These tracks include; biotechnology and health, green technology and sustainability, information technology (IT) and communication, science and engineering, and will form the basis of the professional mentorship they receive during the fellowship.

Deadline: 2025 applications will open in the summer of 2025

14. Science Ambassador Scholarship

Science Ambassador scholarships

Provider

Cards Against Humanity

Host Institution

Accredited U.S colleges

Field of Study

STEM majors

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Eligibility:

  • Women and non-binary folks studying for an undergraduate degree in the US
  • Open to both US citizens and international students with student visas
  • Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student

Award: 5 winners each awarded $20,000 to cover tuition costs

Application Process:

  • Applicants upload a 3-minute video recording on YouTube talking about a fascinating STEM topic

Deadline: Applications for 2025 academic year open until December 16, 2024

15. Monash University Women in Engineering Scholarship

Monash University Women in Engineering Scholarship

Provider

Monash University

Host Institution

Monash University (Australia)

Field of Study

Engineering courses

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Eligibility:

  • Open to women who apply for an engineering undergraduate degree
  • Applicants can be Australian, New Zealanders, or international students

Award: 20 scholarships available annually each $6,000 to cater for tuition

Application Process:

  • Female students who apply for an undergraduate engineering degree at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic performance

Deadline: Scholarships awarded on a rolling basis

16. Generation Google Scholarships for Women in Computer Science

Generation Google Scholarships for Women

Provider

Google

Host Institution

Accredited institutions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the APAC region

Field of Study

Computer Science

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Eligibility:

  • Identify as a woman or non-binary person
  • Currently enrolled or intend to be enrolled for a bachelor’s degree as a full-time student
  • Possess leadership skills and passion for empowering underrepresented groups in the tech space 
  • Proven strong academic record

Award: Varies by region from $2,500 to $7,000 to cater for tuition and education expenses

Application Process:

  • Apply through the Institute of International Education (IIE) portal and submit supporting documents including academic transcripts and recommendation letters.

Deadline: Look out for the 2025-2026 academic year applications

17. The Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship

The Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship

Provider

Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell and the Institute of Physics

Host Institution

Accredited universities in the UK and Ireland

Field of Study

Physics

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Eligibility:

  • Underrepresented groups in Physics including women, non-binary individuals, people living with disabilities, and the LBGT community
  • Applicant must have an offer letter or be enrolled in a Physics-related doctoral program 
  • The host university must select you as a candidate for the scholarship

Award: Full university fees funding

Application Process:

  • The applicant, lead supervisor, and host institution school head must fill out application forms and submit relevant documentation as outlined on the website.
  • Attach your resume, noting your university, course, and expected graduation date

Deadline: Applications for 2024-2025 grants open until January 20, 2025

18. GWIS National Fellowship Program

GWIS National Fellowship Program

Provider

Graduate Women In Science

Host Institution

Any accredited university globally

Field of Study

STEM, Life Sciences and Social Sciences

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Eligibility:

  • Women conducting scientific research studies
  • Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree
  • Candidates must be GWIS members at the time of application

Award: Up to $50,000 is distributed to winners through their learning institution to support research studies

Application Process:

  • Fill out the online application on the GWIS submission portal which includes several essays on your research project and recommendation letters

Deadline: Applications for 2025-2026 open early next year

19. University of Warwick Women in Engineering Scholars Programme

University of Warwick women scholarships

Provider

University of Warwick

Host Institution

University of Warwick

Field of Study

Engineering-related courses

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Eligibility:

  • Female students enrolled in the first year of an engineering degree at Warwick
  • Prove the need for financial support towards your education
  • Have an exemplary academic track record

Award: Up to five students receive £2,000 each every year of study

Application Process:

  • Application forms are sent directly to the university, and an essay justifying why you deserve the award is included, supported by academic transcripts and financial statements.

Deadline: Applications for 2025 are open until end of October 2024.

20. AnitaBorg Systers Pass It On (PIO) Awards

Anita Borg women awards

Provider

Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology

Field of Study

Computing

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Eligibility:

  • Women who are legal residents of one of the eligible countries
  • Candidates must have a project based on computing technology that directly impacts the community around them

Award: 10 winners each get $1,000 and registration to the annual Grace Hopper event

Application Process:

  • Applicants submit a detailed project description including budget and resume. Winners are selected based on the positive effect of the project on the community, particularly women and girls

Deadline: Look out for 2025 applications in late spring 2025

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