Olive Lynn Salembier Memorial Reentry Scholarship

Brief Description

The Olive Lynn Salembier Memorial Reentry Scholarship at The Society of Women Engineers is a scholarship program designed to support women who are returning to the engineering field after an interruption in their education or career. It aims to promote gender diversity and inclusivity in the engineering industry by providing financial assistance to qualified applicants.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship program is hosted by The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), a non-profit organization that empowers women in engineering and technology. SWE has been advocating for gender equality and supporting women in the engineering field for over six decades.

Level/Field of Study

The Olive Lynn Salembier Memorial Reentry Scholarship is open to women who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or a related field. The scholarship is applicable to any engineering discipline, including but not limited to, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering.

Number of Awards

Annually, the scholarship program awards up to three recipients with $2,500 each. The number of awards may vary depending on the availability of funds.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to women who have been out of the engineering field for two or more years due to personal or professional reasons. This includes women who have taken a break from their education or career to care for children, family members, or for any other reason.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The Olive Lynn Salembier Memorial Reentry Scholarship provides financial support of $2,500 per recipient. The funds can be used to cover educational expenses such as tuition, books, and other related fees.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship,

• Applicants must be women who have had a break of two or more years from their engineering education or career.
• They must also be accepted or enrolled in an engineering program at an accredited institution in the United States.
• The scholarship is only available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

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Application Instructions

Interested applicants must submit an online application through the SWE website. The application process includes providing personal information, a statement of purpose, a resume, two recommendation letters, and academic transcripts. The application period typically opens in the fall and closes in February.

Official Website

For more information on the Olive Lynn Salembier Memorial Reentry Scholarship, including eligibility criteria and application instructions, please visit the official SWE website.