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India Scholars Scholarship

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS ENDOWMENT

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Funding Amount

Over $1 million total annually; varies by individual scholarship

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

India Scholars Scholarship

Status: Currently closed for 2026-2027 academic year; interest form available for 2027-2028

Geographic Scope: India (select schools only)

Focus Areas: Engineering, engineering technology, and related fields

Eligibility:

  • Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at select schools in India

  • Studying full-time in any year of study

  • Enrolled in a program accredited by India National Board of Accreditation or at a SWE Global Affiliate School in India

  • University GPA above 3.0

    • What They Fund:

  • Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees at eligible Indian institutions

  • In 2025, SWE disbursed over 330 scholarships valued at nearly $1,600,000

    • 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

    Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility

  • Be studying engineering or computer science full-time at the collegiate level in the upcoming academic year

  • Be enrolled in a program accredited by the India National Board of Accreditation or at a SWE Global Affiliate School in India

  • Have a university GPA above 3.0

    • Step 2: Apply

  • Complete the India Scholars Application

  • For students pursuing collegiate study at an eligible SWE India-affiliated institution

  • Automatically considered for all Society-selected scholarships you are eligible for

  • One application covers all applicable scholarships

    • Step 3: Ensure Reference Submission

  • One letter of recommendation required (academic teacher or character reference)

  • Reference must submit by application deadline

  • Applicant responsible for ensuring timely submission

  • Provide accurate contact information for reference

    • Step 4: Wait for Review

  • SWE begins awarding scholarships around May/June

  • All applicants receive scholarship decisions in the fall

  • Selected recipients asked for official transcript

  • May be asked for additional materials to verify eligibility

  • Selected recipients asked to provide resume for scholarship sponsors

    • Required Materials:

  • Contact information for one reference

  • Unofficial transcript of most recent schooling

  • Resume (if selected)

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    Fields of Work

    womenstem-education

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