Furthering and Strengthening STEM Scholarships and Fellowships
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The Science Ambassador Scholarship presented by Cards Against Humanity
Film a three-minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about.
Your application video should be:
- A mini-lecture, not a personal statement. Pretend you're a lecturer speaking to a class. Teach us something!
- Clear, creative, accurate, and a demonstration of your passion for the subject. We value novel, memorable approaches to topics. Your video doesn't need to be fancy or high-tech. Production value is not a factor.
- Three minutes or less in length. Videos longer than this will not be considered. No exceptions!
- About any STEM topic, not necessarily your field of study. Pick a topic that excites and fascinates you. We don't need to hear about the latest thing in science news (unless that's your jam).
- Scientifically accurate. We encourage you to cite the sources used to research your topic. Ideally, this would be in a slide or frame at the end of your video. You can use any citation format you'd like.
- Uploaded to YouTube and marked 'public.' We can only accept videos, not Shorts. To prevent your video from automatically turning into a Short, avoid uploading a square or vertical aspect ratio, and instead use a wider one, like 16:9.
Applications close Monday, December 14th at 11:59PM CST
Lillian Moller Gilbreth Memorial Scholarship
The Gilbreth Scholarship was the first scholarship, established by SWE in 1958. It honors a woman often called the “First Lady of Engineering.” She inspired many young ladies in engineering with delightful stories, charm, fortitude and forward thinking.
Award: $19,000
SWE Scholarship Application Open/Close Dates
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SWE Collegiate/Graduate Scholars: December 1 – January 31
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SWE Emerging First Year Scholars: February 8 – March 31
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SWE India Scholars: February 8 – March 31
Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a non-partisan organization that is proud to honor the contributions of continuing generations of immigrants and refugees to the United States. The 2026 application is currently closed and the 2027 application will open in Spring 2026.
Award: up to $90,000
Deadline: October 29, 2026
Other Award Opportunities
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Society-Selected Scholarships
Society-Selected Scholarships are offered by SWE Headquarters. Applicants submit one of three applications based on their academic stage or location: Emerging First Year, Collegiate/Graduate, or India Scholars.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)
The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) seeks to inspire and support young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field. To that end, the MSCFP provides scholarships to selected students studying towards a master’s degree in nuclear related subjects as well as limited internship opportunities facilitated by IAEA.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - Section-Selected Scholarships
SWE Section-Selected Scholarships are managed by local SWE sections to support the next generation of engineers studying engineering, technology, and related fields. Awarded and funded by each section, these scholarships feature tailored criteria to local community needs and provide financial support, mentorship, and connections within the local SWE network. Each section sets its own eligibility requirements and application process.
Note: Section-Selected Scholarships are different from Society-Selected Scholarships and have their own application, and awarding and funding process.
Want Help With Your Applications?
Email fellowships@mst.edu to ask questions and make an appointment.