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  • SWE Scholarships

    Society of Women Engineers

    One application covers dozens of scholarships for women in engineering and CS. Collegiate and graduate applications open December 1, 2026 and close February 1, 2027; first-year applications open February 8, 2027.

    For
    High school seniors to grad students
    Cost
    Free to apply
    Type

  • AAUW Fellowships & Grants

    AAUW

    Fellowships and career-development grants for women, including women going back to school. Applications for the 2027–28 cycle are open now.

    For
    College graduates and women returning to school
    Cost
    Free to apply
    Type

  • BigFuture Scholarships & Search

    College Board

    A search across thousands of scholarship programs, plus BigFuture's own $500 and $40,000 scholarships with no essay, GPA, or test-score requirement.

    For
    High school students
    Cost
    Free
    Type

  • Coca-Cola Scholars Program

    Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

    $20,000 awards to 150 seniors a year for leadership, service, and academics. The application usually opens in August and closes September 30 — put it on your calendar for next year.

    For
    High school seniors
    Cost
    Free to apply
    Type

  • Rise

    Rise

    A fellowship for young people who want to serve others: need-based college scholarships, mentorship, a residential summit, a starter laptop or tablet, and funding to test ideas.

    For
    Teens
    Cost
    Free to apply
    Type