Girls in Science Fellowship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Provides high school-aged girls from underserved schools and communities with the opportunity to participate in field research led by female scientists, with mentorship and STEM support.
Target Audience:
- High school-aged girls (ages 15-18)
- From underserved schools and communities
Program Details:
- Duration: 7-day research expedition
- Leadership: Led by female scientists
- Activities:
- Field research participation
- Mentorship and support from female scientists
- Skill-building exercises with learning facilitators
- Opportunity to share own stories of science
- Focus: Foster interest in STEM fields and build confidence
Contact:
- Email: GiS@earthwatch.org
- Phone: (800) 776-0188
Background: Earthwatch grants over $500,000 per year in fellowships through highly competitive, need-based application process to students and teachers who would not otherwise have ability to participate.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Contact the Girls in Science Program:
- Email: GiS@earthwatch.org
- Phone: (800) 776-0188
For specific application materials, deadlines, and detailed requirements, contact program directly.
What Earthwatch Institute Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 10
- Total given
- $369K
- Median grant
- $28K
- Range
- $11K–$86K
- By dollars: California 57%, Maine 17%, New York 11%. Top recipient cities: Nevada City, CA; Winter Harbor, ME; Los Angeles, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Women
- Youth programs
- Mentoring
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