STEM for Her will award a total of $75,000 in scholarships in honor of former board members, Louise Peabody and Dede Haskins.

Applications will be accepted between February 20 – March 31, 2023. To apply, you must: 

• Have graduated or will graduate from a high school within 60 miles of the Washington D.C. Metro area
• Demonstrate passion for pursuing a STEM-related career
• Complete the entire application (including the two letters of reference) and submit by March 31, 2023  
• Provide proof of enrollment in a two-year, four-year or technical/trade school  for the 2023-2024 school year and bursar’s office information before funds can be distributed (funds submitted directly to the education institute, not the student) 

Demonstrating financial need is not required, but preference may be given to applicants with financial need. We’ll announce winners in April 2023. 

 Scholarship Requirements – NEW 

• Must be a female who has finished high school in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area
• Must be entering or continuing a two-year, four-year or technical/trade school in fall of the same year or spring of the following year of the application cycle 
• Must complete the entire application by the deadline, including  
• The submission of two letters of references (at least one of them from a STEM educator)
• Provide High School Transcript or GPA 
• Upload FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)  
• Answer five short essay questions 

Scholarship Requirements – RENEWAL 

• Must have received a STEM for Her scholarship in 2022
• Must be continuing a STEM-related program in fall of the same year or spring of the following year of the application cycle 
• Must complete the application by the deadline, including:
• The submission of two letters of references (at least one of them from a STEM educator)
• Provide Cumulative Transcript 
• Answer one essay question (statement of purpose)