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Mary Gunther Memorial Freshman Scholarship

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$7,000

Due: March 31, 2026

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Eligibility

Mary Gunther Memorial Freshman Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers one award in the amount of $7000.

Description

The Mary Gunther Memorial Freshman Scholarship will be awarded to students in any major; ArcE and EnvE are preferred. SWE considers academic achievements, participation in extracurricular or volunteer activities, and interest in engineering. Those who identify as a woman and pursue an ABET-accredited program may apply for this scholarship. Students who attend an ABET-accredited community college program full-time are also eligible. A personal reference and STEM reference are required. The personal reference must be a person who has known the applicant for two or more years and who is not a relative or member of the applicant's family. For the STEM reference, it is highly recommended that the reference be someone in a STEM field who is familiar with the applicant's academic work. The references must submit the recommendation letters by the deadline stated. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Society of Women Engineers for more information.

Level of Study

College Freshmen

Scholarship Type

Merit-based LGBTQ+ Women's STEM College Student