Higher Education Grants for Women

Because women traditionally have been discriminated against in education, various scholarships and grant programs have been set up to motivate and support women in higher education. To receive one of these grants, a woman must be academically accomplished and have some level of financial need.

Features

Higher education grants usually are offered to women who will be attending school at least half time.

Identification

Women are commonly considered "minorities" when it comes to eligibility for higher education grants.

Considerations

Many higher education grants target women who want to join college programs that are historically dominated by men. The promise of free money can lure women into trying majors that they may not have previously considered.

Accounting Grants

Women interested in the field of accounting can apply for a grant from the Educational Foundation for Women.

Engineering Grants

Female engineering students are eligible for grants offered by the National Science Foundation.

Resources

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