National Scholarships

Young women who are interested in the science and engineering fields are encouraged to apply for the many scholarships sponsored by local chapters of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

Each section has a different deadline. In general they range from February to March.

The GEAR UP program provides grants to local governments, some of the funds are also used to provide college scholarships to low-income students.  The program is a Federal discretionary grant program whose purpose is to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.  GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) serves students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follows them through high school.

Gov.-Elect Terry Branstad of Iowa announce the formation of the Branstad-Reynolds Scholarship Fund "This fund will help Iowa students pursuing a higher education in Iowa offset the costs related to obtaining that education."

The annual scholarships will be awarded in three areas:

Agriculture Scholarship
The Agriculture Scholarship recognizes outstanding Iowa high school students or undergraduates pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture.