Scholarship Program
Open to women (any persons who identify as women) who will be juniors or seniors at a four-year college or university in the state of Washington in the Fall of each year. Applicants must have a declared major in the sciences, engineering or mathematics, and must have a United States issued social security number. Winners generally have exemplary grades, outstanding letters of recommendation, financial need, a record of community service, and a strong interest in pursuing a career in the sciences, engineering or mathematics. Scholarships range from $1000 – $5000+
More About the Scholarship Program
The Seattle AWIS Scholarship program began in 1991, and has been awarding scholarships annually to undergraduate women majoring in STEM at Washington Universities or Colleges. Since then, and with thanks to the support of our generous donors Seattle AWIS had awarded over $400,000 in scholarships. In 2026, ten scholarships were awarded totaling $41,000.
Thank You to our 2026 Scholarship Donors
Meet our 2026 Scholarship Winners!
Meet our 2025 Scholarship Winners!
Donate to the Scholarship Fund
Seattle AWIS encourages and appreciates individual, company, and organization donations to the scholarship fund. All donations are 100% tax-deductible, and 100% of the money is used directly for scholarships. Individuals who contribute at least $1000, and companies/organizations that contribute at least $1500 to the Seattle AWIS scholarship fund will have a scholarship named in their honor. These donors will be acknowledged on the Seattle AWIS website, at an awards banquet, and will have the opportunity to present the scholarships that they fund to the recipient.