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2026–27 Scholarships for Women

These scholarships are limited to, or give preference to, women and female students. Some target women in fields where they are underrepresented, like engineering and computer science.

27 scholarships open now$118,500 in top listed awardsbusiest month: February 2027 (7)

Open scholarships

Sorted by deadline, soonest first
  1. Women & Giving ScholarshipVaries Oct 27, 2026 · 8 days leftCollege, Graduate · South Dakota
  2. Margaret F. Butler AwardUp to $1,500 Nov 14, 2026 · 26 days leftGraduate · Nationwide · Medicine and Pre-Med · No essay listed
  3. Sahara Hope Scholarship For Women Empowered To Change The World$1K Nov 15, 2026 · 27 days leftCollege, Graduate · Nationwide · GPA 3+
  4. Women's Jewelry Association Member Grants$500 Nov 15, 2026 · 27 days leftNationwide · No essay listed
  5. Designli Women in Tech ScholarshipVaries Nov 15, 2026 · 27 days leftNationwide
  6. AAJUW Scholarship$2K Nov 30, 2026 · 42 days leftCollege, Graduate · Nationwide · No essay listed
  7. Science Ambassador Scholarship$20K Dec 14, 2026 · 56 days leftCollege, High School Seniors · Nationwide · Engineering
  8. Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship$20K Dec 15, 2026 · 57 days leftHigh School Seniors, College · Nationwide · Engineering
  9. WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship$3,500 Dec 19, 2026 · 61 days leftCollege · Washington · Computer Science and IT
  10. Nevada Women's Fund Scholarships$5K Jan 5, 2027 · 78 days leftCollege, Graduate · Nevada · GPA 3+
  11. Eloise Gerry Fellowship$10K Jan 13, 2027 · 86 days leftNationwide · No essay listed
  12. Des Moines Women's Club ScholarshipVaries Jan 29, 2027 · 102 days leftCollege, Graduate · Iowa · Art and Design
  13. Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship$2K Jan 30, 2027 · 103 days leftHigh School Seniors · Iowa · History, English and Humanities
  14. Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship$10K Feb 1, 2027 · 105 days leftCollege, High School Seniors · GPA 3.7+
  15. Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship for Women$10K Feb 1, 2027 · 105 days leftCollege · No essay listed
  16. Zonta International Women in STEM Award$5K Feb 1, 2027 · 105 days leftEngineering · No essay listed
  17. Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Scholarship$1,500 Feb 11, 2027 · 115 days leftHigh School Seniors · Florida · GPA 3+ · No essay listed
  18. Alice C. Coapland Scholarship$12K Feb 12, 2027 · 116 days leftCollege · Vermont · No essay listed
  19. Susan C. Cranford Memorial Scholarship$1K Feb 28, 2027 · 132 days leftCollege, Community College · Texas · Criminal Justice and Public Safety · No essay listed
  20. Society of Women Engineers ScholarshipVaries Feb 28, 2027 · 132 days leftCollege, Community College · California · Engineering · No essay listed
  21. Alice Hersey Wick ScholarshipVaries Mar 2, 2027 · 134 days leftNationwide · No essay listed
  22. Miss Clay County Fair Scholarship PageantVaries Mar 5, 2027 · 137 days leftHigh School · Florida
  23. MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship$12K Mar 13, 2027 · 145 days leftHigh School Seniors · Minnesota · GPA 3.2+
  24. Pathway to Success ScholarshipVaries Mar 14, 2027 · 146 days leftCollege · Florida · No essay listed
  25. NAWAMA Scholarship$1K–$1,500 Apr 1, 2027 · 164 days leftCollege, High School Seniors · Massachusetts · Art and Design
  26. AAUW Loveland ScholarshipVaries Apr 15, 2027 · 178 days leftCommunity College, High School Seniors · Colorado
  27. Julie Keil Women's ScholarshipVaries May 15, 2027 · 208 days leftCollege · Nationwide · No essay listed

Common questions

How many scholarships for women are open right now?

There are 27 open scholarships on this list as of October 19, 2026. 8 close in the next 60 days.

What is the largest scholarship for women?

Science Ambassador Scholarship is the largest, at $20,000. 18 of the 27 list an award amount; the rest vary or are set by the provider each year.

Do scholarships for women require an essay?

14 of 27 ask for an essay or personal statement in the requirements we have. 13 list no essay. The next deadline is Women & Giving Scholarship on October 27, 2026.

Related categories

Last checked October 19, 2026. Scholarships are removed once their deadline passes.