About The IEEE WIE International Scholarship

The IEEE Women in Engineering International Scholarship was established thanks to the support of donations to the IEEE Foundation Women in Engineering (WIE) Fund from IEEE WIE members and others. The scholarship is presented to up to one female IEEE WIE Student Member who has completed two years of undergraduate study in an engineering curriculum at an accredited university or college.

In celebration of the IEEE Foundation’s milestone 50th anniversary in February 2023 and a desire to lay the foundation for the future we envision, the IEEE Foundation has proudly expanded its four-pillars of impact to include a new, fifth pillar, “Future,” that includes IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE).

Schedule

Submissions Open – 8 September

Submissions Close – 8 November

Scholarship Criteria

Scope
One award annually

Eligibility

  • Female in the IEEE WIE as a Student Member
  • Full-time undergraduate student who has completed two (2) years of undergraduate study in an engineering curriculum at an accredited university or college.
  • Evidence of at least a 3.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent in their local grade system)
  • Applicant may apply multiple times, but can only be awarded the scholarship one time.

Required Documents to be Submitted with Application

  • Two-part essay (1) 1,000 words on why the applicant wants to go into the engineering profession, and (2) 500 words on why the applicant should receive the Scholarship
  • Two letters of recommendation: (1) from an academic reference, such as a professor or department chair, and (2) from a personal reference who knows the applicant well and can comment on her character

Selection Committee
The scholarship recipient(s) will be recommended by the IEEE WIE Outreach Subcommittee and approved by the IEEE WIE Committee.

Scholarship Award
The monetary prize shall be a one-time check in the amount of US$2,500, per scholarship recipient.

 If you have any questions, please contact women@ieee.org.