Top Scholarships for Women to Study Abroad

For women who are very excited about their higher education and want to study abroad at their dream university, there are various fascinating scholarships available for them. Through these scholarships, women are encouraged to pursue higher education and research in various fields, including technology, engineering, Computer science, Information Technology, and mathematics. To help women with the scholarships for study abroad, the article has covered the details about the top scholarships for women to study abroad and the eligibility criteria for the scholarships mentioned.

Top Scholarships for Women to Study Abroad

If you are a woman who is aspiring to study abroad and make your dream come true, then these scholarships can help you make your journey smoother in the financial aspect. The top Scholarships for Women to study abroad are mentioned below:

1.  L’Oréal- UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards
2. FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship
3. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship
4. Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Awards
5. Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
6. PEO International Peace Scholarship for Women
7. The Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women
8. Forte MBA Fellows Program for Women
9. Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace-related Sciences and Engineering

L’Oréal- UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards

L’Oréal and UNESCO are in partnership to recognise women researchers who are pursuing their doctoral or post-doctoral research programs in various fields. The L’Oréal UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards is given every year to five excellent women scientists which are one from Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and the Arab States, in acknowledgement of their scientific accomplishments. 

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for the Loreal- UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards.

• The candidate must be acknowledged for her scientific excellence by the international scientific community.
• The candidate must be involved in scientific research.

FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship

FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship focuses on encouraging brilliant women in the field of finance, especially those who are pursuing careers in financial asset management, market risk management and derivatives finance within the capital markets. The award of  USD 20,000 (INR 16,35,607) every year to one woman to support graduation in Finance.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for the FINCAD Women in Finance scholarship.

• The candidates must have working experience of fewer than 10 years.
• The candidate must have 5 years of professional experience in finance.
• The candidate must have enrolled on the post-graduate course in finance.
• The candidate must have enrolled in full-time master’s or PhD courses.

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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship gives an International fellowship for full-time study in the USA to women who are residents or from the United States of America. The scholarship is for both undergraduate and postgraduate study from a recognised university. 

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for the American Association of University Women (AAUW) scholarship.

• The candidate must have an undergraduate degree, whether from the USA or from other countries.
• The candidate must be an international student with a USA Visa
• The candidate must begin the full-time postgraduate or PhD course at a USA University.

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Awards

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Awards provides and supports engineering, technology, mathematics and science education for women from developing and emerging countries who are preparing for PhD and post-doctorate study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities abroad.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Awards.

• The candidate must be a woman from a developing country.
• The candidate must have an outstanding academic record.
• The candidate must have been admitted to or must have applied to foreign universities.

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

MMEG has been supporting and encouraging women from developing countries by encouraging their education. The women must be 25 years old or above and are eligible to apply to universities as certificate, undergraduate or postdoctorate students. The MMEG manages education funds in three countries US/ Canada, South Africa and Latin America. The scholarship covers only a portion of the total costs for an academic year.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

• The candidate must be a woman with a 25-year age limit.
• The candidate must have been admitted to a foreign university

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PEO International Peace Scholarship for Women

The PEO International Peace Scholarship for Women programme provides a scholarship to selected women from other countries for the graduate-level course in the United States and the graduate-level course in Canada. The scholarship amount provided to the women is USD 12500 (INR 10,31,506.25), which will be totally based upon the need, and the lesser scholarship amount will be given according to the individual needs.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for PEO International Peace Scholarship for Women.

• The candidates must have enrolled in the university in the USA or Canada.
• The candidate who is a resident of the USA is not eligible for the scholarship.
• The candidate must have good leadership ability.

The Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women

The Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women will provide a scholarship to two women from developing countries for two continuous years. The scholarship is for women from the field of peace and development studies from any recognised university around the world. The scholarship amount for two years is USD 5000 ( INR 4,12,602.50), and the total amount is USD 1000 (INR 82,520.50).

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for The Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women.

• The scholarship is only for women from developing countries
• The candidate must have completed their undergraduate course.

Forte MBA Fellows Program for Women

The Forte Fellows Program provides a full-time, part-time and executive MBA education at International Universities. The Forte MBA Fellows Program for Women was started with the intention of increasing the number of women in the course of MBA program. This scholarship is valid in 54 Universities in the UK, USA and Canada.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for Forte MBA Fellows Program for Women.

• The candidates applying for the scholarship must be women.
• The candidates must have scored 75% or a 3.5 GPA in undergraduate courses.

Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace-related Sciences and Engineering

The Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women is offered to a total of 35 women who are pursuing a PhD or doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences from any recognised university or college offering this course. The fellowship offers an award of  USD10,000 (INR 825800) to the women.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace-related Sciences and Engineering.

• The candidates applying for the scholarship must be women
• The candidate can be from across the world.
• The candidate must be a PhD student.

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