SWE Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarship Grant

The SWE Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarship, offered by the Society of Women Engineers, supports women in California pursuing engineering or computer science degrees at accredited institutions. Annually, approximately $15,000 is awarded to eligible candidates, including high school seniors and college students, who demonstrate commitment to their fields of study. This scholarship not only encourages academic excellence but also promotes diversity in engineering, aiding the professional growth of women in STEM.

Section Selected, Endowed Scholarships
The diverse members of the SWE Santa Clara Valley Section (SWE-SCV) reside in the California regions of South Bay, Lower Peninsula, and Santa Cruz. This professional section was founded in 1970 and has endowed five memorial scholarships through SWE.
Award Information
SWE SCV promotes SWE's mission by awarding scholarships to local women pursuing an accredited engineering or computer science degree (ABET or CSAB) in the United States. SWE SCV awards approximately $15,000 in scholarships each year.

Eligibility

Available to applicants in California only. We welcome applications for full time students who are:Entering College Freshman in the Fall 2026Community College Student in the Fall 2026Undergraduate Student, Continuing in the Fall 2026Re-entry College Student in the Fall 2026Graduate Student in Masters Program (not PhD or DE programs) in the Fall 2026Student Eligibility RequirementsHigh school seniors, college, and graduate students who identify as female and are pursuing a BS or MS in engineering or computer science full-time at accredited universities (ABET or CSAB) are eligible for SWE SCV scholarships. Applicants must either have a permanent address or be attending a school in the following counties:South San Mateo CountySouth Alameda CountySanta Clara CountySanta Cruz CountySan Benito County You do not have to be a member of SWE to be eligible for SWE-SCV scholarships.