ApPLY FOR A STEM FOR HER SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for 2026 New Scholarships are now closed. Please check back again in the fall for information on our 2027 Scholarship Program.
About Our Scholarships
Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship Awardee Requirements
Continuing Support Scholarships
STEM for Her intends to award scholarships as follows:
- 4-year institutions: scholarships up to $5,000 per awardee
- 2-year institutions: scholarships up to $2,500 per awardee
- Technical/Trade School programs: scholarships up to $2,500 per awardee
Our Scholarships:
Louise Peabody Memorial Scholarship – As the first woman partner at a Tysons 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 as STEM for Her 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.
STEM for Her Empowerment Scholarship – Recognizes the immense potential and talent that girls possess in STEM fields and seeks to provide them with the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed. By offering financial assistance this scholarship program aims to inspire and empower young women to become leaders in their respective STEM disciplines.
STEM for Her Achievement Award – Recognizes exceptional dedication, creativity, and excellence in STEM. This award highlights the applicant’s remarkable accomplishments, celebrating their hard work, innovative spirit, and commitment to making an impact in STEM fields.
About Our Scholarships
Applicants Must:
- Graduate in the Spring of 2027 from a high school in one of the following the Washington D.C. Metro areas (Virginia: Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, City of Falls Church, Fauquier County, Loudon County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, Prince William County, Maryland: Charles County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Washington, DC)
- Demonstrate passion for pursuing a STEM-related career
- Complete the entire application.
- Demonstrating financial need is not required, but preference may be given to applicants with financial need.
Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship awardees must:
- Provide proof of enrollment in a two-year, four-year or technical/trade school for the school year
- Provide bursar’s office information before funds can be distributed (funds will be submitted directly to the educational institution, not to the student)
- Needs-based recipients must submit: Financial Award Letter, Cost of Attendance Statement, Financial Student Aid Report (SAR from FAFSA).
- Complete a Scholarship Acceptance form by the end of June. After a thorough review, a determination will be made about how funding will be allocated.
Scholarship Awardee Requirements
Have you received a STEM for Her Scholarship in the past? You may be eligible for continued support. To apply, you must:
- Have received a STEM for Her Scholarship or Achievement Award the prior year.
- Continue to demonstrate a passion for pursuing a STEM-related career
- Complete the entire application.
Eligible candidates will be contacted by STEM for Her.


