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Society of Women Engineers – Lehigh Valley Section

Society of Women Engineers - Lehigh Valley Section

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

29/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Lehigh Valley Section offers scholarship opportunities for women pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or a related field. The SWE is a professional organization that advocates for women in engineering and technology, and its Lehigh Valley Section is one of many regional sections that support the organization’s goals.

The SWE Lehigh Valley Section scholarships are awarded annually to women who are enrolled in an accredited engineering program in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. The scholarship amounts and number of awards vary from year to year, but typically range from $1,000 to $2,500.

Eligibility Criteria For Society of Women Engineers – Lehigh Valley Section

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) – Lehigh Valley Section offers scholarships to women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science. The eligibility criteria for this scholarship program are as follows:

  • Be a woman currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in engineering or computer science at an accredited college or university.
  • Be a resident of or attending school in the Lehigh Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers, which includes the following counties in Pennsylvania: Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and they must be a student member of the Society of Women Engineers.
  • Submit a completed application, including a personal statement, a resume, a transcript, and two letters of recommendation.

The Society of Women Engineers – Lehigh Valley Section awards scholarships of up to $5,000, which can be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses associated with pursuing a degree in engineering or computer science. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing the field of engineering or computer science.

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