Women in STEM Scholarship

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).

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.

Keep this in mind when searching:

• fill in all information
• stick to the specified character limit. Applications that are too long will not be considered.
• the application must be written in English. Documents in other languages must be translated into English
• type on the computer. Handwritten documents are not accepted.

Important dates:
Application deadline – this scholarship cannot be applied for in 2024.