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Ada I. Pressman Memorial Scholarship

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS ENDOWMENT

Funding Amount

$6,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ada I. Pressman Memorial Scholarship

Status: Established 2004

Geographic Scope: Global

Focus Areas: Engineering and related fields

Program Type: Society-Selected Scholarship

Overview: One of SWE's 330+ named scholarships available to qualifying undergraduate and graduate students. Part of the broader SWE Scholarship program that annually disburses over $1 million to support women pursuing engineering degrees.

Contact:

  • Office: 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60601

  • Phone: 1.312.596.5223

  • Email: hq@swe.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applicants apply through the unified SWE scholarship application system:

    Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility

  • Must meet general SWE scholarship eligibility requirements

  • Be studying engineering or computer science full-time

  • Be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program or eligible institution

  • Maintain required GPA (3.5 high school or 3.0 university)
  • Step 2: Apply

  • Complete the appropriate application (Emerging First Year, Collegiate/Graduate, or India Scholars)

  • Automatically considered for all scholarships you are eligible for, including this named scholarship

  • One application covers all applicable opportunities
  • Step 3: Reference Submission

  • One letter of recommendation required

  • Reference must submit by deadline
  • Step 4: Review and Notification

  • Awards announced around May/June

  • Decisions sent in fall

  • Selected recipients provide official transcript and resume
  • Required Materials:

  • Reference contact information

  • Unofficial transcript

  • Resume (if selected)
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womenstem-education

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