Society of Women Engineers (SWE HI) Scholarship Fund in Honor of Mae Nakatani Nishioka Grant

Society of Women Engineers (SWE HI) Scholarship Fund in Honor of Mae Nakatani Nishioka Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $6,000
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE HI) Scholarship Fund, established in 2020 by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, supports women pursuing degrees in engineering and technology. This fund aims to empower underrepresented genders in these fields, offering scholarships that can range from $1,000 to several thousand dollars. The average award is approximately $6,000, contingent upon eligibility criteria including financial need and academic standing.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Hawai‘i Community Foundation Our Vision We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island communities thrive. Our Mission We inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i. Society of Women Engineers (SWE HI) Scholarship Fund in Honor of Mae Nakatani Nishioka Scholarship funds have varying award amounts ranging from $1,000 or less to several thousand dollars. The award will depend on the size of each scholarship fund, the number of qualified applicants, and the preferences of the donor(s). The average award for students is approximately $6,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. HCF Criteria:Be a resident of the State of HawaiiDemonstrate financial needBe in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0Donor Criteria:Intend to major in an engineering or technology fieldPursue an undergraduate or graduate degreeAttend a 2 or 4-year institutionWoman or other underrepresented gender in engineering or technology field, including, but not limited to: women, non-binary, transgender, two-spirit, and/or third gender.