Women are still largely underrepresented in fields such as information technology and natural sciences, engineering and mathematics. The designation STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
To create a world where men and women have equal opportunities, women must play an active role in technology and technological development.
Zonta International's scholarship in STEM aims to encourage women to invest in education, careers and leadership roles in technical fields.
Who can apply
The scholarship can be applied for by you who are studying on a program in natural sciences, information technology, engineering or mathematics at an accredited university or college at bachelor's or master's level. The application can be made after you have completed the first year of your education, i.e. from year two until graduation.
When the scholarship is paid, you must still be enrolled at the university and you will graduate in May 2024 at the earliest.
Applicants must demonstrate exceptional aptitude in their field and live or study in Sweden or Latvia at the time of application. Even online students can apply if they are studying at an accredited university or college.
Scholarship amount
USD 5,000 to one candidate through our district (Sweden and Latvia).
Deborah Carlander got a lot of space at the Area meetings, where she participated physically and digitally.
She earned her bachelor's degree in game development at the University of Skövde, and her bachelor's thesis led to her receiving the university's diversity prize, which is awarded every year. Her own diagnosis as high-functioning autistic meant that she saw the exclusion that women with neuropsychiatric disabilities, NPF, often suffer from, for example, in academic contexts. That is the background to Deborah's design of an anti-anxiety mobile game for women diagnosed with NPF. Many women are diagnosed later in life with depression as a result. They play often and Deborah saw the need for a special game for them. She got the idea and created the mobile game Swim Calmly for them.
Deborah's professor at the University of Skövde saw her potential and realized that they had nothing more to teach her. He therefore encouraged her to apply to the renowned Keio University in Tokyo to complete her Master's and to practice at Tokyo's largest gaming company CYGAMES. She has now been to Tokyo and received very good words of wisdom from Cygames.
By highlighting these amazing women who also do something for their fellow sisters, Zonta gets a greater opportunity to reach out and be seen and to get more ambassadors for our organization. In addition, we can further support the fellows through our large global network so that they make their voices heard, take a seat in boardrooms and in leadership positions.
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Application deadline
This scholarship cannot be applied for in 2024.
This is how you search
Download application documents on the Zonta International website Women in STEM Scholarship (zonta.org) and submit the application to your local Zonta club, Our clubs – Zonta District 21.
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Important dates:
Application deadline – this scholarship cannot be applied for in 2024.
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