The continued under-representation of women in many fields, and particularly at the highest

levels, underlies many of the scholarships for women offered by institutions and
organizations around the world.

Of course, just being a woman won’t get you a scholarship. Scholarships for women come
with all kinds of criteria, including academic performance, sporting achievement, leadership
skills, affiliation to a particular culture or community, age, or being part of a minority group.
Examples of some of the most prominent providers of international scholarships for
women are listed below.

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers seven different types of
grants and fellowships for women. These include American Fellowships for women scholars
who are US citizens or permanent residents; International Fellowships for women from other
countries who want to study in the US; and Selected Professions Fellowships to support
women in the US pursuing a master’s degree in the fields of architecture, computer science,
engineering and mathematics.

The Schlumberger Foundation

The non-profit Schlumberger Foundation provides support for women in science and
technology education. Its flagship Faculty for the Future program awards fellowships to
women who are from developing and emerging economies, for PhD or postdoctoral studies in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields at universities worldwide.
Recipients are selected based on both scientific talent and leadership potential, with grant
amounts decided based on an assessment of costs involved, up to US$50,000 per year.

More scholarships for women to study male-dominated STEM subjects can be found
here.

PEO International
Established in 1869, the US-based PEO International runs six projects dedicated to helping
women further their education. The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund provides
international scholarships for women from outside of the US and Canada hoping to pursue
graduate-level studies in one of those two countries. The PEO Program for Continuing
Education provides need-based grants of up to US$3,000 for women in the US and Canada
whose educational path has been interrupted for various reasons. And the PEO STAR
Scholarship and PEO Scholar Awards provide scholarships for women applying to study at
undergraduate and doctoral levels respectively.

Margaret McNamara Education Grants

The Margaret McNamara Education Grants offer scholarships for women aged 25 or over
who are studying in the US, Canada, or select universities in South Africa and Latin America.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a commitment to improving the lives of women and
children, and be from a country designated as a “lower or middle income developing member
country” (full list here).

Zonta International
Working to promote the rights, wellbeing and professional status of women
worldwide, Zonta International offers two scholarship programs. The Jane M Klausman
Women in Business Scholarship awards a series of annual scholarships for women studying
business management at undergraduate or master’s level. Recipients must be members of the
Zonta club, with scholarships worth US$2,000 at district/region level and US$8,000 at
international level. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship is for women studying at PhD level in the
aerospace field. This scheme awards 30 fellowships each year to women around the world,
worth US$10,000 each, which can be used to support doctoral studies at any university or
college.

Women Techmakers Scholars Program

Google’s Women Techmakers Scholars Program scheme awards scholarships to women
studying in the field of computer science and technology at undergraduate or graduate level.
Scholarships are worth around US$10,000 and are awarded across the globe, with applicants
assessed on their academic and leadership background. In addition to financial support,
successful applicants are also invited to one of Google’s major regional offices for a special
‘retreat’, including workshops, speakers, networking and social activities.

L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Programme

The L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Programme awards five international
fellowships worth £15,000 each year to women pursuing postdoctoral research in the life
sciences at any UK or Irish university or research institute. The aim is to help young
researchers widen their expertise, by spending time at a leading research center outside of
their own country.

1000 Dreams Scholarship Fund

Awarded by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, the 100 Dreams
Scholarship Fund provides one-time financial assistance of up to US$1,000 to women
currently attending high school or university who demonstrate financial need. This
scholarship can’t be used to fund tuition or ongoing living costs, and is instead intended for
providing access to educational opportunities, for example by funding the cost of textbooks,
exam fees or education conferences.