Scholarships
STEM for Her invites you to apply for a College Scholarship
STEM for Her will award four $5,000 scholarships in honor of former board members, Louise Peabody and Dede Haskins. Applications will be accepted between April 1 – May 16, 2022. 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 and submit by May 16, 2022
- Provide proof of enrollment in a two-year or four-year college during the 2022-2023 school year before funds can be distributed
Demonstrating financial need is not required, but preference may be given to applicants with financial need. We’ll announce winners in June 2022.
Louise Peabody Memorial Scholarship – As the first woman partner at a Tyson’s Corner accounting firm, Louise was committed to her community through her work with Women in Technology where she served as Treasurer and Special Interest Group Chair. Louise then served STEM for Her as Treasurer and, more recently she was devoted to building STEM for Her programs and mentoring young women to develop skills and a love for tech and education.
Dede Haskins Memorial Scholarship – With a 25 year career in technology, Dede was recognized as an influential businesswoman in the D.C. area. She was president of Women in Technology, and also a founding member and board chair of STEM for Her where she focused on bridging the gender gap to create a more diverse and productive workforce.
Dede Haskins Memorial Scholarship – With a 25 year career in technology, Dede was recognized as an influential businesswoman in the D.C. area. She was president of Women in Technology, and also a founding member and board chair of STEM for Her where she focused on bridging the gender gap to create a more diverse and productive workforce.
Questions about the program? Please submit them to scholarships@stemforher.org