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Web Sites
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Fellowships, Grants, and Awards
http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/
The American Association of University Women Educational Foundation has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women, the Educational Foundation provided more than 250 fellowships, grants, and special awards to outstanding women in the 2007-08 academic year. Opportunities include:
(1) American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations and scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave or for preparing completed research for publication. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. One-year postdoctoral research leave fellowships, dissertation fellowships, and summer/short-term research publication grants are offered.
(2) Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and who are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
(3) Community Action Grants provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations, as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
(4) International Fellowships are awarded for full-time graduate or postgraduate study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Supplemental grants support community-based projects in the fellow's home country.
(5) Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study (during the fellowship year) in designated degree programs where women's participation traditionally has been low.
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America's Junior Miss Scholarship Programs
http://www.ajm.org/about/scholarships/
Financial aid can be critical for young women pursuing educational opportunities. America's Junior Miss is one the nation's premiere college scholarship programs for young women.
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Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM)
http://www.awam.org/scholarships.htm
Application deadline: Dec. 31
Offers several scholarships and awards to individuals interested in obtaining skills in the field of aviation maintenance and technology. AWAM membership is a must, but there are no gender restrictions, unless stated otherwise.
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Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)
http://www.awm-math.org/
The Association was founded in 1971 at the Joint Meetings in Atlantic City. The purpose of the association is to encourage women to study and to have active careers in the mathematical sciences. Equal opportunity and the equal treatment of women in the mathematical sciences are promoted. Sponsor Travel Grants for Women to enable women to attend research conferences in their fields, thereby providing a valuable opportunity to advance their research activities and their visibility in the research community.
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Association for Women In Science
Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.awis.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=8
Each spring, the AWIS Educational Foundation offers graduate and undergraduate awards in the amount of $1,000. A new program, the Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award, is for college sophomores or juniors studying physics or geoscience.
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Business and Professional Women Foundation
Career Advancement Scholarships
http://www.bpwfoundation.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4553
Over the years, BPW Foundation has offered Career Advancement Scholarships to assist women who meet the program criteria complete their education and Professional Development scholarships to assist targeted groups of working women develop their career skills. Unfortunately the BPW Foundation Board of Trustees suspended the Career Advancement Scholarships for the 2009-2010 year because of the economic down turn. While recognizing the importance of these scholarships and BPW Foundation’s commitment to the program, there were simply insufficient funds available. This is only a suspension of the program and the Board hopes to resume it as financial markets improve.
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Coordinating Council for Women In History
Catherine Prelinger Award
http://www.theccwh.org/prelinger/prelingeraward.htm
The Catherine Prelinger Award is a scholarship of $20,000 which will be awarded to a scholar of excellence. This award, named for Catherine Prelinger, a former CCWH president and nontraditional scholar, is intended to enhance the work of a contemporary scholar whose academic path has not followed the traditional path of uninterrupted study, moving from completed secondary, to undergraduate, then graduate degrees, followed by a tenure-track faculty position. These funds were granted to CCWH by an anonymous donor in honor of the many years of work this organization has devoted to exploring women’s history, encouraging opportunities for women in the historical profession, and in educating young women to pursue careers in the historical profession. This award is intended to enhance the ability of the recipient to carry on these CCWH traditions through contributions to women in history, either through scholarly or professional activity. Eligible applicants must be members of CCWH and must hold either A.B.D. status or the Ph.D. at the time of application. They shall be actively engaged in scholarship that is historical in nature, although the degree may be in related fields. Applicants will show evidence of a nontraditional professional career and describe a project that will further enhance women’s roles in history. The Prelinger Committee encourages applications from independent and non-academic scholars.
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Eaton Rapids Business and Professional Women's Club
The Eaton Rapids Business and Professional Women's Club usually awards two $1,000 scholarships to deserving women in the community every year to continue their education. You must be 25 years or older and registered in an accredited college or vocational program. Applications are available at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids; Wendi's Hallmark in Eaton Rapids; or by calling Mary Maxey at 663-8717. Source: Lansing State Journal, July 12, 2008
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Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Scholarships
http://www.efwa.org/scholarships.htm
The Educational Foundation awards scholarships to women who are pursuing accounting degrees at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Current programs include:
(1) Laurels Fund – The Laurels Fund provides one-year academic scholarships for women who are pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 each.
(2) Women in Transition – The “Women in Transition” Scholarship was established in 1990 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Educational Foundation. The Board of Trustees designated this fund for scholarship awards to women returning to school to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting. This scholarship is renewable annually upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.
(3) Women in Need Scholarship – Available to women in their third, fourth, or fifth year of academic pursuit who need the financial support to complete their degrees. This 2-year, $2,000 per year scholarship is renewable annually upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.
(4) Undergraduate Scholarships – The Educational Foundation also funds undergraduate scholarship awards administered by the American Society of Women Accountants. In fiscal year 2002, $22,000 was awarded. For more information, please visit the web site at www.aswa.org to view the chapter directory. Applicants will need to contact their local chapter to find out about scholarships.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Business
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Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award
http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/awards/erfund.cfm
Established in 1989, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award honors an individual, project, organization, or institution for outstanding contributions to equity and education for women and girls. The award is given for a broad range of activities including classroom teaching, educational and research contributions, and legal and legislative work in equity for women and girls.
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Foundation Center Reference Guide for Women
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/guides/women.html
If you are a woman and are looking for information on grants, this user aid will help you in your search. We have selected a few of the most important print and electronic resources for you to begin your search.
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FundsNet Women's Grants and Resources
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/women.htm
Listed under Minorities.
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Girls Global Education Fund
http://www.ggef.org/top.html
Provides scholarships for girls in developing countries to attend primary, junior high and high school.
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Google Anita Borg Scholarships
http://www.google.com/anitaborg/
To honor computer scientist Dr. Anita Borg, the search engine Google is offering four $10,000 scholarships for female students in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field during the 2005-06 academic year. Two awards are for undergraduates; the other two are for graduate students at the master's or Ph.D. level.
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Guardian Life Insurance Company
Girls Going Places College Scholarship Program
http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html
Describes The Guardian Life Insurance Company's annual initiative designed to help women create, invest and protect wealth by rewarding the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards college scholarships to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in their school and communities. Scholarship prizes totaling $30,000 are awarded among three top winners and 12 finalists each year. The nomination period for the Girls Going Places Scholarship Program begins September and ends February. Winners and finalists are announced in May. Scholarships are presented to each winner and finalist in her community among her peers.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals-Precollege.
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HORIZONS Foundation Scholarship Program
http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/index.htm
The organization Women in Defense sponsors the HORIZONS scholarship award to encourage women to pursue careers related to U.S. national security interests. Applicants should be pursuing studies in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, business, law, international relations, political science, operations research or economics (or another discipline if you can demonstrate its relevance to a career in national security or defense). Both graduate and undergraduate students may apply; undergraduates must have attained at least junior status (60 credits). Scholarships range from $500 to $2000, and recipients of past awards may reapply for further financial aid.
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IBM Research Internship for Black, Hispanic, and Native American Students
http://www.almaden.ibm.com/almaden/diversity/
IBM sponsors a research internship program for under-represented minorities. The goal is to encourage under-represented sophomore and junior minority students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering. The internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY), and include in addition a $2,500 grant, plus the opportunity to work with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the laboratory.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals : Internships
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International Federation of University Women
Fellowships and Grants
http://www.ifuw.org/fellowships/index.htm
The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of fellowships and grants to women graduates for advanced research, study and training. The competitions are held every two years. Many of IFUW's 69 national federations and associations offer fellowships, scholarships and grants to women in their countries and to IFUW members from other parts of the world. Address information is provided for each country federation/association. [Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Women]
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International Organization of Women Pilots (The Ninety-Nines) Scholarship Listings
http://www.ninety-nines.org/scholar.html
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Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Women's Education Fund
http://www.rankinfoundation.org/
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation continues the legacy of Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress. Every year scholarships of $1,500 each are available to 25 women, aged 35 or
above, to pursue their education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and have been accepted or enrolled in a certified technical/vocational training program or undergraduate college
program. Awards will be made to promising students with severe financial need.
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Junior League of Lansing Annual Scholarships
http://www.jllansing.org/page/?oid=58
This year the Junior League will be providing scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to the three outstanding women in the Greater Lansing Community. The scholarships are granted to women who not only have a sincere dedication to their education, but also share the League’s commitment to community service. One award is reserved for a non-traditional student enrolled in post-secondary school and the other two are given to graduating seniors.
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Lansing Community College
Women's Resource Center/Returning Adult Programs
http://www.lcc.edu/wrc/grants/
Grants, based on income, are available for single parents, single pregnant women, displaced homemakers, returning adults, individuals with a disability, individuals interested in nontraditional career training and child care programs. Applicants who meet requirements may receive free tuition, textbooks and assistance with transportation and child care costs. Application forms are available in 204 Gannon Building, 430 N. Capitol Ave. Deadline for fall semester is July 1; for spring semester is November 1; for summer semester is March 1. For more information, call 483-1199.
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Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Provides funding for women from developing countries. Sponsored by the World Bank. For more information, contact Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund, Selection Committee, 1818 H Street, NW, MSN H2-204, Washington DC 20433; Tel: (202) 473 8751; Fax: (202) 676 0419; MMMF@worldbank.org
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Metropolitan State College of Denver
Institute for Women's Studies and Services
Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
http://www.mscd.edu/~women/scholarships/scholhighschl.shtml
These scholarships are geared toward high school students who have plans to attend an accredited college or university in the fall.
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Metropolitan State College of Denver
Institute for Women's Studies and Services
National Scholarships
http://www.mscd.edu/~women/scholarships/schola-f.shtml
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Metropolitan State College of Denver
Institute for Women's Studies and Services
Graduate Scholarships
http://www.mscd.edu/~women/scholarships/scholgrad.shtml
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Michigan State University
Mildred B. Erickson Fellowship
http://wrc.msu.edu/erickson_fellowship.php
If you have had to interrupt your degree studies for a significant amount of time, and can demonstrate financial need, the Mildred B. Erickson Fellowship is designed for you. The individual scholarships cover the approximate cost of one course, undergraduate or graduate, for up to two semesters through Michigan State University and its Regional Centers.
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Michigan State University
Women and International Development
Scholarship and Internship Opportunities
http://www.wid.msu.edu/forstudents/opportunities.htm
WID offers mini-grants to the MSU-WID Core Faculty Group for initiation of faculty research and for the development of new courses, course modules, and study-abroad programs related to gender, development, and global change.
WID and CASID offer competitive US Department of Education Title VI-supported Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships to US graduate students enrolled in degree programs at Michigan State University which focus on international development and globalization.
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Michigan Women's Resource Directory
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,1607,7-138-4957_5922---,00.html
The statewide Women's Resource Directory is in response to numerous requests for current information concerning programs, services, and organizations for Michigan women to be made accessible online. It represents our best efforts to identify contact agencies and organizations offering services to women. Click on your part of the state and then choose your county to review the various agencies that work with women in your area. Courtesy of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
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National Association of Career Women
Lansing Founding Chapter
Harriett E. Pincumbe Scholarship
Application should be submitted to NACW Scholarship, PO Box 27203, Lansing, MI 48909. For more information, send an email to nacw@danamgt.com
Deadline : April 30
Annually awards a scholarship to a woman who is working toward or desires to pursue her academic career. The scholarship was established to honor one of the NACW’s founders, Harriett E. Pincumbe, who died after founding NACW with Priscilla Petersen and Sandra Frauenheim. One $1,500.00 scholarship will be awarded each year. An interview may be required.
(1) Must be resident of Eaton, Ingham or Clinton county.
(2) Enrolled in or eligible to enroll in an accredited school pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
(3) Employed, interning, volunteering, or serving in other activities.
(4) Experiencing financial need. Please describe your need in your personal letter.
(5) Tell us about yourself personally and professionally in your application letter. How would you benefit from the scholarship? What are your goals? How was your academic career interrupted, and why did you decide to go back to school? Why should you be selected to receive the scholarship?
(6) At least one Letter of Recommendation from someone who knows you well enough to write about you as a person and as a student.
(7) Provide the names of two additional references
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National Council for Research on Women
Fellowships and Other Opportunities
http://www.ncrw.org/resources/other%20opportunities.htm
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National Physical Science Consortium
Graduate Fellowships for Minorities and Women (NPSC)
http://www.npsc.org
Application deadline: November 5
Applicants should have research experience in one of the following fields: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, or in related engineering fields such as Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical.
NPSC welcomes applications from all qualified students, with continued emphasis on the recruiting of underrepresented minorities and women. Applicants must be graduating seniors with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA, in their first year of a graduate program pursuing a Ph.D., be in a terminal master's program, or be returning from the workforce with no more than a master's degree. Persons who already possess a doctoral degree in any field are ineligible.
The NPSC awards up to $16,000 stipends for students aspiring to earn a doctoral degree the physical sciences, biochemistry, computer science, and related fields of science and engineering. The initial phase of the Traditional Fellowship covers the first two or three years of graduate school, depending on the employer who sponsors the fellowship, with the possibility of continuation for several more years providing all the conditions of the fellowship continue to be met. The maximum total duration is six years.
Also listed under Grants fro Individuals -- Graduate Students, Minorities, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Sciences.
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National Women's Studies Association
Scholarships
http://www.nwsa.org/students/scholarships/index.php
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Open Society Institute
International Women's Program
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/women/focus_areas
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P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund
http://www.peointernational.org/about/
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund (ELF) is a revolving loan fund established in 1907 to lend money to worthy women students to assist them in securing a higher education.
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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship for Women
http://www.peointernational.org/about/
Deadline: January 31
Believing that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding, members of the P.E.O. Sisterhood provide grants-in-aid for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States or Canada. The maximum grant awarded to a student is $5,000 annually. Recipients may re-apply and receive the scholarship for a maximum of three years.
Eligibility: An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working towards a graduate degree in the college or university of her choice in the United States or Canada. Eligibility form must be completed before application materials can be sent to applicants. For more information, contact P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312-2899, USA
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P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
http://www.peointernational.org/about/
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) was established in 1973 to provide need based grants to women in the United States and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.
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P.E.O. Scholar Awards
http://www.peointernational.org/about/
P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) was established in 1991 to provide substantial awards to women of the United States and Canada who are pursuing advanced degrees or are engaged in advanced study and research at an accredited institution.
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(Mary Lousie) Roller Panhellenic Scholarship
http://www.nif-inc.net/scholarships/mary_louise_roller/
The Mary Lousie Roller Panhellenic Scholarship is an annual award of $1,000 awarded to an undergraduate woman who plans to attend graduate school the following fall. Named for Mary Louise Roller, this scholarship is funded by a grant from Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity in honor of Mrs. Roller's 33 year tenure on AOPi's Panhellenic Delegation. The nominee must have displayed outstanding service to her local college Panhellenic during her undergraduate year. Each College Panhellenic may nominate one candidate per year.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--Graduates.
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R.O.S.E. Fund
http://www.rosefund.org/
The R.O.S.E. (Regaining One's Self-Esteem) Fund is committed to helping women victims of violence by supporting educational and awareness programs and assisting individual women survivors of violence to rebuild their lives and regain their self-esteem. The Fund offers awards, continuing education grants, scholarships and survivor grants.
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Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards for Women
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/women.html
A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
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Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards
http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/awards.html
The Women's Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist's major project. Through the program, clubs in 19 countries and territories assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. Each year, more than $1 million is disbursed through cash awards at various levels of the organization. Recipients, many of whom have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol abuse, may use the awards to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, childcare and transportation. click here for information about other grant and awards programs.
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Talbots Womens Scholarships Fund
http://www.talbots.com/talbotsonline/index.asp
Deadline : January 2
Note: type "scholarship" in the search engine box
In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2010 Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life. Completely re-imagined, the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund will award $180,000 in college scholarships for the 2010 academic year, including ten $15,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit.
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Three Guineas Fund
http://www.3gf.org/
The Three Guineas Fund promotes social justice for women and girls by expanding
access to opportunity in education and the economy.
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Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS)
Fellowships and Grants
http://twows.ictp.it/news-items/twas-fellowships-and-research-grants/
Over 280 fellowships are provided annually by TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, for postgraduate, postdoctoral and advanced research in the natural sciences. In addition, TWAS offers a number of Research Grants to enable scientists to strengthen research productivity
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Travel Grants Available for Women through the National Science Foundation and the Association for Women in Mathematics
http://www.awm-math.org/travelgrants.html
Deadlines: Feb. 1 and May 1
The objective of the NSF-AWM Travel Grants program is to enable women mathematicians to attend research conferences in their field, thereby providing a valuable opportunity to advance their research activities and their visibility in the research community. A maximum of $1,000 for domestic travel and $2,000 for foreign travel will be made available, with funds provided by the Division of Mathematical Sciences of the National Science Foundation. Grants will only be awarded for research conferences in an area supported by DMS. This includes certain areas of statistics but excludes most mathematics education as well as the history of mathematics. Applicants must be women holding a doctorate (or with equivalent experience) and a work address in the U.S. Mentoring travel grants are also awarded to help younger women develop a long-term working and mentoring relationship with a senior mathematician. The relationship should help the junior mathematician to establish her research program and eventually receive tenure. AWM expects to award up to six grants, in amounts of $4,000 each. Each grant will fund travel and other expenses for an untenured woman mathematician to travel to an institute or a department to do research with a specified individual for one month. Visit the AWM Web site for program details and application information. Source: Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, October 20, 2000.
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Troy Women's Association
Women's Scholarship
http://www.troywomensassociation.org/id3.html
Deadline : April 15
The Troy Women’s Association will be awarding scholarships to graduating senior girls or women returning to school who have demonstrated community service or have a financial need. A special scholarship, The Donna Smith Scholarship, will be awarded to a deserving women or graduating senior who has demonstrated community service experience and is pursuing a degree in business or accounting. Completed applications can be emailed to twascholarships@yahoo.com or mailed to TWA P.O. Box 1545, Troy, MI 48099-1545; telephone : (248) 988-0426
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Union Leaders of the Future Scholarship
http://www.unionplus.org/college-education-financing/diversity-scholarships
Deadline : May 30
Embracing its mission to enhance the value of union membershipand support a stronger labor movement, Union Privilege has developed a scholarship program to help more women and people of color become union leaders. The Union Leaders of the Future Scholarship provides annual awards up to $3,000 to help future union leaders with the cost of continuing their education or training in order to pursue their union career goals and leadership skills.
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University of Michigan
Center for the Education of Women
Scholarships
http://www.umich.edu/~cew/resources/links.htm#finaid
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Wayne Business and Professional Women's Club
City of Wayne Chapter
Deadline: Completed applications must be postmarked by November 3, 2008.
Wayne Business and Professional Women's Club is now accepting applications for a "Career Development Scholarship." The purpose is to recognize and support women entering or re-entering the workforce or seeking to advance their career. To qualify, a candidate must meet the following criteria: demonstrate financial need, live or work in the cities of Wayne or Westland; be formally accepted into a college or vocational/technical program and minimum grade point average of 2.8 if already enrolled. Candidates seeking application forms should send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Wayne Business and Professional Women's Club Career Development Scholarship Committee, 41158 Savage Road, Belleville MI 48111. The Wayne Business and Professional Women's Club is a local chapter of the State and National BPW USA Federations. The BPW's objective is to elevate the standards and interest for women in business, to bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women of the United States of America and to also extend opportunities to all women who are interested in the industrial, scientific and vocational career's available to them.
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Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN)
Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.wepan.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=8
WEPAN provides very extensive links to organizations offering scholarships and fellowships to women in engineering and science. Listings are organized into separate sections for Entering Freshmen, Undergraduates, Graduates, Post Doctoral, Faculty, K-12 Teachers, and Re-Entry. Currently undergoing construction.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Engineering, Sciences, Women
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Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)
http://adjix.com/45fj
Created in 1999 to help formerly battered women overcome barriers to the education necessary for their becoming employable and financially stable. The primary intent is to help single mothers with young children who have the greatest financial challenges (childcare costs, etc.) to gain work skills so they can support their families. Their funds target women who are in desperate financial situations and absolutely must have both an education and funds to assist them. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the applicant must be a woman who is a direct survivor of intimate partner abuse. While the group abhors abuse from any source, our effort is in assisting those women who are survivors of partner abuse. The primary intent of the WISP program is to assist women who have been parted from an abusive partner for a minimum of one year. Special consideration will be given to those interested in using their education to further the rights of, and options for, women and girls.
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Women's Research & Education Institute
Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy
http://www.wrei.org/Fellowship%20Application%202008.doc
Application Deadline: June 13
WREI awards annual fellowships to a select number of graduate students with a proven commitment to equity for women. WREI Fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work from January to August as Congressional legislative aides in Washington, D.C. Fellows receive stipends for tuition and living expenses. ELIGIBILITY: Only students who are currently in, or have recently completed, a graduate or professional-degree program at an accredited institution in the United States are eligible. Fellows are selected on the basis of academic competence as well as their demonstrated interest in the public policy process. They are expected to be articulate and adaptable and to have strong writing skills. FUNDING: Each fellow receives a monthly stipend of $1,300. WREI will also reimburse Fellows up to a maximum of $1,500 over two semesters ($750 per semester) for the cost of credit hours at their home institutions. An additional sum of $500 is provided for the purchase of health insurance.
Also listed under Political Science.
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Women RFPs Posted by the Foundation Center PND Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_women.jhtml
Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
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Zonta International
Amelia Earhart Fellowships
http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_issues_programs_amelia_earhart_application
The Zonta International Foundation established this award to honor famed air pioneer and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. The award is for women who have completed at least one year of graduate study in an area of science or engineering which is closely related to advanced studies in the aerospace-related sciences. While often thought of as award just for those studying aerospace sciences, awards have been made for graduate study in such fields as aerospace, engineering, astronomy, astrophysics, biomedical engineering, computer science, fluid mechanics, geological oceanography, meteorology, molecular biology and space medicine. Therefore, this grant supports a wider range of study than commonly thought. Thirty-three to thirty-five grants of $6000 each are made yearly.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
Zonta International
Jane M. Klausman
Women in Business Scholarships
http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_issues_programs_klausman_application
Women of any nationality pursuing undergraduate business degrees who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field are eligible to apply. Requirements include:
(1) Have achieved an outstanding academic record during the first two-three years of academic studies.
(2) Demonstrate intent to complete a program in business and show outstanding achievement in business-related subjects, as recorded on the official university/college/institute transcript.
(3) Be eligible to enter the third or fourth year of an under-graduate degree program at an accredited university/ college/institute program at the time funds are received from Zonta International Headquarters in November.
The scholarship award of US$5,000 may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited business courses and degrees.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
Databases
Community of Science Funding Opportunities Database
On campus access
Off campus access using EZ Proxy Server
Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database. Select Main Search and then type in the academic discipline of your choice in the "All Fields" box.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Main Library Access Only)
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/ipl.php
Includes descriptions of more than 6,000 foundations and public charities that fund individual grantseekers, and is searchable by nine different criteria. Records provide contact information, financial data, application information, and program descriptions, with links to more than 500 foundation Web sites. Updated quarterly.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
GrantSelect
http://72.3.247.11/gs/cgi-bin/welcome.pl
GrantSelect is the online version of the GRANTS Database containing over 10,000 funding opportunities provided by over 3,400 sponsoring organizations. Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
MSU Scholarship Search
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholSearch.Asp
MSU offers a wide variety of scholarships, some of which have criteria which severely limit the number of students who might be eligible for the scholarship, while others have much broader criteria. This facility should help you find those MSU scholarships for which you might be eligible. You can search either by unit (College/Department) within the University or by criteria such as major/specialization, Michigan county of permanent residence, high school, or study abroad.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
Cornell University
Graduate School Funding Database
Graduate Fellowships for Women
http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132
Choose women to restrict results. You can also alter the deadline dates.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
ENotes Scholarships and Loans Directory
http://college.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/
Covers over 4,200 scholarships by type of school, gender, field of study and special recipient criteria. Or you can browse by state/province with the links on the left. Our database contains a total of 7,200 scholarships, grants, loans, prizes and fellowships.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/.
If you have access to the world wide web and are willing to fill in the online forms, this service promises a free customized list of financial aid sources. FastWeb is actually a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans from more than 3,000 sources for all levels of higher education. First-time visitors have to register (first and last name and a user ID), then complete a profile, including background and fields of study. Registrants then receive a list of all currently relevant funding sources. The registration information is stored and can be used on subsequent visits. The entire sign-up process, and delivery of available funding sources, can be a bit tedious: about five to twenty minutes, depending on the connection speed. Approximately 500 new scholarships are added to the database daily, so registrants can stay current. Provided courtesy of Financial Aid Information Page and Student Services, Inc. created by Mark Kantrowitz and sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
(Last checked 10/26/09)
Books
The Main Library Reference Funding Center maintains a constantly expanding library of scholarship books and funding directories, most of which are unavailable elsewhere on campus. Funding seekers should remember that no single resource covers every possible funding opportunity, so explore books as well as databases and web sites, so you can discover as many funding opportunities as possible.
The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a
Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.
The Back-to-School Money Book : A Financial Aid Guide for Midlife and Older Women Seeking Education and Training. Gail A. Schlacter. Washington, D.C. : American Association of Retired Persons, Women's Initiative, 1994. 61pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .S348 1994
Intended for midlife and older women who are interested in starting, resuming, or completing their education.
Better Late Than Never : Financial Aid for Re-Entry Women Seeking Education and Training. Women's Equity Action League. Washington, D.C. : WEAL, 1987. 59pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .B47 1987
Focuses on programs that provide financial aid for women who need to train or retrain for a career. Apprenticeships are also included.
Big Book of Opportunities for Women: the Directory of Women's Organizations. Chicago, Il: Ferguson Publishing Company, 1997. 455pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2337.2 .B52 1997
This book is designed to provide women with resources to help with their education and careers. It includes programs to help women graduating from high school finance college training, to assist when in college to locate funds to help them complete their education, or to enter graduate or professional school, to enable women with disabilities to locate resources to help them lead as normal a life as possible, and to help women who have not worked outside the home to return to school or the labor market. Covers scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, assistantships, internships, summer programs, occupational information, counseling services, research organizations, athletic scholarships, programs for women with disabilities, employment assistance, job counseling, and prizes or honors.
Directory of Financial Aids for Women. Gail Ann Schlachter, ed. San Carlos, Calif. : Reference Service Press, annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .D564
Lists 1700 references or cross-references to scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships designed primarily or exclusively for women. Also includes state sources of information on educational benefits, plus an annotated bibliography of general financial aids directories. Indexed by program title, sponsoring organization, location, subject, and calendar. Note: Keep latest three editions in Main Library Reference only [1999-2001; 2001-2003; 2003-2005; 2007-2009]
Directory of Womens' Funds. New York, N.Y. : Women and Foundations/Corporate Philanthropy, 1988. 54pp. Funding Center (1 East) HV97 .A3 D58 1988
Describes 34 womens' funds operating in 1988, including some which fund scholarships, fellowships, etc.
Foundation Grants to Individuals. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, biennial. Funding Center (1 East) LB2336 .F6
The most comprehensive listing available of private foundations which provide financial assistance to individuals. The foundations described have made grants to students, artists, scholars, foreign individuals, minorities, musicians, scientists and writers for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, internships, residencies, arts and cultural projects, medical and emergency assistance, residencies and travel programs.
Free College Money and Training for Women. Matthew Lesko. Kensington, Md. : Information USA, 2000. 767pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2337.2 .L465 2000
The high paying jobs don't require muscle power, they require brain power. Women
can get someone else to pay for the education and training they need to
compete in out knowledge-based society with free college money and training. More than $80 Billion in government money, free scholarships and free money for college is available for women who want to go back to school or train for a new job!
Funders of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Programs : A Directory for Grantseekers. New York, NY : Working Group on Funding Lesbian and Gay Issues, 1999. 4th edition, 117pp. Funding Center (1 East) HQ76.8.U5 F85 1999
1993 edition also available.
Provides information on potential funders for organizations and projects working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual
communities.
Grants at a Glance : A Directory of Financial Resources for Women in Science. Washington, D.C. : the Association for Women in Science, 1992. 2nd edition, 115pp. Funding Center (1 East) Q130 .G7 1992
Provides information on more than 400 awards--174 grants and awards; 205 fellowships and scholarships; 21 research assistantships, summer science programs, and internships; and a handful of visiting professorships and loans--which are available to women scientists at all levels from high school to midcareer.
The Higher Education Money Book for Women and Minorities. William C. Young. Fairfax, Va. : Young, Matthews, and Cox, annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .H55
A Directory of Selected Scholarships, Fellowships, Internships, Grants, and Loans. Focuses on financial assistance programs for which minorities and women are either eligible or receive preferential treatment. Covers undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate opportunities. Latest edition [1997]
National Guide to Funding for Women and Girls. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, July 1999. 5th edition, 527pp. Funding Center (1 East) HV1445 .N38
Describes1200 foundation and corporate direct giving programs, all of which have an interest in funding such projects as education scholarships, shelters for abused women, girls' clubs, health clinics, employment centers, and other diverse programs. Introduction includes a glossary and a selected bibliography of additional resources.
Opportunities for Research and Study: 1994-1995. New York, N.Y. : National Council for Research on Women, 1992. 27pp. Funding Center (1 East) HQ1181 .U5 O66 1994-1995
An updated listing of the fellowships, affiliated scholar programs, grants, and internships sponsored by member centers of the National Council for Research on Women.
Pathways to Career Success for Women
A Resource Guide to Colleges, Financial Aid, and Work. Sherry Powley and Lauri Sabil. Chicago, Ill. : Ferguson Pub. Co., 2000. 360pp. Main Library Reference Career Collection HF5382.65 .P38 2000
An invaluable guide for women, this resource details hundreds of organizations, colleges, foundations, and publications devoted to the career and educational enhancement of women. This book will help women find the tools and assistance needed to start a business, look for a grant, investigate colleges, and tap into professional networks.
Women's Funds : A Special Report. National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.
Washington, D.C. : NCRP, 1986. 16pp. Funding Center (1 East) HQ1233 .W65 1986
The July 1986 issue of Responsive Philanthropy highlighting grant programs for women.
Listed under Minorities.
Women's Information Directory. Shawn Brennan, ed. Detroit, Mich. : Gale
Research, 1993. 1st edition, 795pp. Funding Center (1 East) HQ1402 .W67
Contains a chapter on scholarships, fellowships, and loans.
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