Open Education Data Base Scholarships for Women

Eligibility requirements for women’s scholarships and how to get a scholarship typically vary from one funding organization to the next. Scholarships awarded by professional organizations often require the applicant to study a specific subject, such as business or technology. Other scholarships target non-traditional female students with financial need in a particular location, requiring applicants to meet specific residency and/or age thresholds. Other eligibility requirements may include:
•Identify as female
•Have legal U.S. resident status
•Meet specific GPA, SAT, GRE, or other merit requirements
•Enrolled in an accredited program
•Plan to study a specific subject or field
•Over a certain age
•Pursuing a first degree
•Meet specific financial need requirements

Requirements for women’s scholarships can vary greatly; while the above list contains many possibilities, it is not all inclusive. With a growing number of organizations establishing unique college scholarships for women, there are numerous diverse awards available for female students of all types and across many disciplines. The list below represents a small selection of scholarships created exclusively for women.