Up to four women (AWIS members with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field) will receive individual awards of $2,500 to be used for expenses that will support and enable return to a STEM career after being out of the workforce for more than two years. Scholarships may be used for job search fees, technology needs, commuting, family care, additional education, participation in an incubator, or start-up fees for a scientific innovation or product. Information on the 2023 awards will be announced in December 2022. Not an AWIS member? Consider joining.
Applicants will need to provide:
- Professional Goals Essay (500 – 1,000 words)
- Resume/CV
- Intended use of funds
- Unofficial transcript (optional)
- Recommendation letter from professor, former employer, or new organization
- Recommendation letter from an external person familiar with your work and its impact