Russell Legacy: Women in STEM Grant

Russell Legacy: Women in STEM Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

The Russell Legacy: Women in STEM Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, aims to support exceptional students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This scholarship is available to graduating seniors from public high schools in Lewis, Mason, or Thurston counties, with a focus on promoting gender diversity in STEM. Applicants may receive funding for up to four years, contingent on reapplication each year.

Overview

What We Do & How The Community Foundation promotes generosity and advances well-being in the South Puget Sound by stewarding long-term charitable resources that support the evolving needs and opportunities of our communities. We believe that inclusive, engaged communities—where people come together to address local challenges, welcome each other's differences, and collaborate—are essential to creating strong and healthy communities where everyone has access to opportunities to thrive. Russell Legacy: Women in STEM The purpose of the Russell Legacy: Women in STEM Scholarship Fund is to recognize and support exceptional students who have demonstrated a passion for and commitment to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The scholarship has the potential to be renewed for up to three additional years. Reapplication each year is required.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Key Criteria Graduating senior from a public High School in Lewis, Mason, or Thurston counties planning to pursue studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering or math at a four-year college or university. (Renewable)