Collegiate Scholarships
SWE-HA also wants to recognize the amazing work that Houston area students do and encourage females to pursue engineering-related fields! SWE Houston has been awarding scholarships to deserving students in the Houston area for over 30 years. Scholarships are given based on online merit applications along with letters of recommendation and reviews of resumes. Please visit the links below to find out about the scholarships offered and how to apply.
In addition to the Houston Area SWE scholarships, we invite you to apply for the national SWE scholarships! Please check the national SWE scholarships for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. SWE-HA currently does not offer graduate student scholarships.
The Society of Women Engineers – Houston Area Section (SWE-HA) awards:
- Freshman Scholarships to female students who plan to attend an ABET-accredited 4-year college or university pursuing an engineering or engineering-related discipline, and;
- Upper-class Scholarships (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors) to female students currently enrolled in or transferring from a community college to an ABET-accredited 4-year program, pursuing an engineering or engineering-related discipline.
The recipient(s) will receive a monetary award towards a single year of study and in some cases may receive further support.
Scholarships offered by SWE-HA will be awarded on the basis of merit to a qualified female student in the Greater Houston Area.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Senior High School Female Student at a Houston Area school or an upper-class student already enrolled in or transferring from a junior or community college
- Plans to major in an Engineering or Engineering-related discipline at an ABET-accredited 4-year college or university the following academic year
Middle & High School Student Awards
SWE-HA also wants to recognize the amazing work that young Houston area students do and encourage females to pursue engineering-related fields at an early age! Please visit the links below to find out about the awards offered and how to apply.
Student Scholarship and Awards Banquet
Middle and high school female students from the Greater Houston Area schools and surrounding districts are recognized as Academic Scholarship and Certificate of Merit and Achievement recipients annually in the spring at the Student Scholarship and Awards Banquet. These young women are presented with a formal SWE-HA certificate of achievement for their distinguished scholastic interest in science and engineering.
Questions? Contact us at scholarships@houstonswe.org
