GradSWE supports the diversity and inclusion of graduate students from different backgrounds, races, and genders. Several organizations also promote these values and enforce the image of science, technology, and engineering. Below, you will find multiple organizations that offer financial support to unrepresented communities attending to complete a STEM graduate program. When searching for financing opportunities, consider your skills, talents, and areas of need. D&I GradSWE team encourages you to apply to these opportunities.
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM)
oSTEM is a nonprofit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community. With oSTEM is the largest chapter-based organization focused on LGBTQ+ people in STEM. oSTEM envision a world where LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community are empowered to achieve success in a safe and supportive environment that celebrates their diversity and unique contributions. To join oSTEM, click here.
Scholarships
For more information on oSTEM scholarships, click here.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: May 1
Application Submissions Close: June 11
Application Requirements
Note: GPA is NOT a requirement or a criterion.
If you have any questions about the scholarship program, the criteria, or anything else, please email scholarships@ostem.org.
Out to Innovate™
Formerly known as National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP). Out to Innovate™ is a professional society and global community of LGBTQ+ students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Out to Innovate™ empower LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM by providing education, advocacy, professional development, networking, and peer support. Join Out to Innovate™.
Scholarships
For more information on Out to Innovate scholarships click here.www.noglstp.org/programs-projects/scholarships/
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: April 1
Application Submissions Close: June 4 11
Application requirements
For questions regarding NOGLSTP Scholarship Program, contact the coordinator at: scholarships@noglstp.org.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE's mission is to empower the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development. To join SHPE, click here.
Scholarships
Graduate Scholarship, $3,000
Professional Scholarship, $2,000
For more information on SHPE scholarships, click here.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: February 1
Application Submissions Close: April 30
Application Requirements
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. To join AISES, click here.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: January 31
Application Submissions Close: May 31
Application requirements
Each AISES Scholarship has its own eligibility requirements regarding GPA, majors, and academic status. However, at a minimum, all scholarships require that the Applicants be a current AISES member at the time of application.
For questions regarding the AISES scholarship program, contact scholarships@aises.org.
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
SASE is dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers in education and employment to achieve their full career potential. In addition to professional development, SASE also encourages members to contribute to enhancing the communities in which they live. To join SASE, click here.
Scholarships
Each SASE Scholarship has its own eligibility requirements regarding majors, and academic status. There is a $5,000 scholarship to be distributed across relevant degrees that graduate students are welcome to apply.
For more information on SASE scholarships, click here.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: May 3
Application Submissions Close: September 11
For questions regarding the SASE scholarship program, contact scholarship@saseconnect.org.
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FY22 GradSWE Diversity and Inclusion Team
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM)
oSTEM is a nonprofit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community. With oSTEM is the largest chapter-based organization focused on LGBTQ+ people in STEM. oSTEM envision a world where LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community are empowered to achieve success in a safe and supportive environment that celebrates their diversity and unique contributions. To join oSTEM, click here.
Scholarships
- Two $2,500 Community College Scholarships
- Two $5,000 Undergraduate Scholarships
- Two $5,000 Graduate Scholarships
- Two $5,000 Scholarships Funded by Chevron
- Two $5,000 Scholarships Funded by the BHE Foundation
- One $5,000 Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship Funded by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA)
For more information on oSTEM scholarships, click here.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: May 1
Application Submissions Close: June 11
Application Requirements
- Students attending community college, undergraduate, or graduate institutions are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a STEM field.
- Applicants must have completed at least one semester of higher education.
- The institution must be based in the USA
- Applicants must identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community
- Applicants must be able to be recognized as an awardee at the annual oSTEM Conference.
Note: GPA is NOT a requirement or a criterion.
If you have any questions about the scholarship program, the criteria, or anything else, please email scholarships@ostem.org.
Out to Innovate™
Formerly known as National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP). Out to Innovate™ is a professional society and global community of LGBTQ+ students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Out to Innovate™ empower LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM by providing education, advocacy, professional development, networking, and peer support. Join Out to Innovate™.
Scholarships
- $5000 Out to Innovate™ Scholarships first place
- $2500 Out to Innovate™ Scholarships second place
- $2000 The Amy A. Ross Scholarship in Bioscience. Applicants to this scholarship must demonstrate a commitment to furthering LGBTQ+ visibility, diversity, and inclusion in the biosciences.
For more information on Out to Innovate scholarships click here.www.noglstp.org/programs-projects/scholarships/
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: April 1
Application Submissions Close: June 4 11
Application requirements
- Successful completion of a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4-point scale.
- A declared major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field. STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
- Identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility.
- Students must be eligible for fall term registration at an accredited U.S. college or university and must not be under disciplinary sanction.
For questions regarding NOGLSTP Scholarship Program, contact the coordinator at: scholarships@noglstp.org.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE's mission is to empower the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development. To join SHPE, click here.
Scholarships
Graduate Scholarship, $3,000
Professional Scholarship, $2,000
For more information on SHPE scholarships, click here.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: February 1
Application Submissions Close: April 30
Application Requirements
- Active SHPE Member
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
- Full-time or part-time (for professional scholarship) graduate student
- Plan to pursue a STEM degree of Attending an academic institution in the United States or Puerto Rico
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. To join AISES, click here.
Scholarships
Scholarships
- 2021 Leadership Summit Registration Scholarships
- AISES 3M Scholarship
- AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship
- AISES Aristocrat/VGT Scholarship
- AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship
- AISES Chevron Scholarship
- AISES Energy Scholarship, Mentorship, and Workforce Development Cohort Program
- AISES ExxonMobil Scholarship
- AISES Intel Growing the Legacy Scholarship Program
- AISES National Conference Travel Scholarships
- AISES Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) Scholarship
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: January 31
Application Submissions Close: May 31
Application requirements
Each AISES Scholarship has its own eligibility requirements regarding GPA, majors, and academic status. However, at a minimum, all scholarships require that the Applicants be a current AISES member at the time of application.
For questions regarding the AISES scholarship program, contact scholarships@aises.org.
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
SASE is dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers in education and employment to achieve their full career potential. In addition to professional development, SASE also encourages members to contribute to enhancing the communities in which they live. To join SASE, click here.
Scholarships
Each SASE Scholarship has its own eligibility requirements regarding majors, and academic status. There is a $5,000 scholarship to be distributed across relevant degrees that graduate students are welcome to apply.
For more information on SASE scholarships, click here.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Submissions Open: May 3
Application Submissions Close: September 11
For questions regarding the SASE scholarship program, contact scholarship@saseconnect.org.
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Leila Carmona
Resource Coordinator
FY22 GradSWE Diversity and Inclusion Team
