Barbara W. & Thomas W. Benko Scholarship
Brief Description
The Barbara W. & Thomas W. Benko Scholarship at The Society of Women Engineers is a highly competitive scholarship program that aims to support and empower talented women pursuing degrees in engineering.
Host Institution(s)
The scholarship is hosted by The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), a global non-profit organization that empowers women in the engineering field through professional development, networking, and advocacy.
The Society of Women Engineers
Level/Field of Study
The Barbara W. & Thomas W. Benko Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in engineering at accredited institutions.
Number of Awards
The scholarship program offers two types of awards – the Mary V. Alicea Memorial and the Louise F. Wolfant Memorial Scholarships. Each year, one scholarship is awarded in each category.
Target Group
The Barbara W. & Thomas W. Benko Scholarship is targeted towards women who are passionate about pursuing a career in engineering and are determined to make a positive impact in the field.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions
Recipients of the Barbara W. & Thomas W. Benko Scholarship are awarded $1,000 for undergraduate students and $2,000 for graduate students. In addition to the monetary award, recipients also gain access to various networking opportunities and professional development resources provided by SWE.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Barbara W. & Thomas W. Benko Scholarship,
- Applicants must be current SWE members and must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate engineering program.
- Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and graduate applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
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Application Instructions
Interested applicants can apply for the scholarship through the SWE Scholarship Program portal. The application process includes submitting academic transcripts, a resume, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must also submit responses to essay questions on career goals and overcoming challenges as a woman in engineering.
Official Website
For more information on the Barbara W. & Thomas W. Benko Scholarship and the SWE Scholarship Program, visit the official website.