Women's Studies Scholarships

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• Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships

• Amount$31,000
• DeadlineNovember 1, 2026

Throughout history and across diverse cultures, religious commitments and ethical ideals have played a significant role. The Newcombe Fellows program is designed for late-stage Ph.D. students specializing in the humanities and social sciences, with a particular focus on research related to these commitments and ideals. Their work aims to delve into the intricacies of communities, social

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• Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation Essay Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineDecember 10, 2026

The Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (KHREF) is offering scholarships to high school students who submit the best essays addressing the prompts provided. There are two contests, one for high school students in the U.S. and another for students who are citizens and residents of other countries. This is an excellent opportunity for students to engage in critical thinking about human rights

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• Boren Scholarships

• Amount$25,000
• DeadlineJanuary 28, 2027

Boren Scholarships, a prestigious initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. In exchange for

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• Beirut Veterans of America Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

The Beirut Veterans of America is pleased to provide an opportunity for any college or trade-school student to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Below are the details on eligibility and an online form for applications. Scholarship Details Open to high school seniors, college students, or trade-school students Affiliation with BVA is not required but may offer additional consideration Focus on

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• MMUF Travel & Research Grants

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 27, 2027

The MMUF Travel & Research Grants provide eligible graduate students with the financial means to complete their research prior to the start of dissertation writing. Funding is for one summer or one semester of travel and/or research support. Grant Details Up to $5,000 for one summer or one semester Funds can be used for dissertation research, travel to/from research sites, photocopying

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• Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 12, 2027

To be considered for the Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice, applicants must: be a graduating high school senior in the Diocese of Washington; be an active member of an Episcopal church in the Diocese of Washington; be accepted for full time enrollment to attend an accredited junior or community college or an accredited four-year college or university; and have a cumulative

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• Beinecke Scholarship

• Amount$35,000
• DeadlineMarch 27, 2027

The Sperry Fund offers the Beinecke Scholarship to college juniors who aim to enter graduate school upon graduation. Scholars are awarded a total of $35,000. Scholarship Details Need-based Eligible colleges must nominate students $5,000 awarded upon receipt, with an additional $30,000 awarded over the course of graduate school All funding must be used within

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• New Futures Scholars Program

• Amount$7,800
• DeadlineApril 22, 2027

New Futures propels underserved young people through certifications and community college degrees and into rewarding careers across the Washington, DC region. Scholarship Details Up to $7,800 in scholarship funding per recipient Funds may be used for tuition, transportation, technology, and other education-related expenses Includes academic advising and career coaching Supports students

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• CWGCS Fellowship on Women & Public Policy

• Amount$13,500
• DeadlineVaries

The Fellowship is designed to provide a springboard for aspiring public service leaders, regardless of sex, gender or political affiliation. The program is open to graduate students and working professionals who have successfully completed a minimum of 12 graduate credits in any academic discipline and have a minimum of three years of work experience. Scholarship Details Six-month

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• Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineVaries

The Women's Law & Public Policy Fellowship Program (WLPPFP) at the Georgetown University Law Center offers one year Fellowships for public interest lawyers from the United States who are committed to advancing women's rights throughout their careers. Although each Fellowship experience is unique, each of our fellows works to advance women's rights at a D.C.-based organization, learn together

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• Emily Schoenbaum Grant

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineVaries

The Emily Schoenbaum Grant seeks to encourage and support projects that will benefit the lives of women and girls, particularly those in the New Orleans area. We are particularly interested in organizations doing work around reproductive rights, health, and justice and work that addresses racial disparities in birth outcomes in Louisiana. Preference may be given to organizations with whom we may