Monday, January 7, 2019

Virginia Council on Women's 8th Annual STEM Essay Contest

The Virginia Council on Women (Council) is pleased to announce the 8th Annual STEM Essay Contest. Each year, the Council provides one scholarship to a high school junior or senior in each of five geographic regions across the Commonwealth of Virginia. While scholarships may vary, each year students receive at least $5,000.

Over the past five years, the Council has awarded nearly $200,000 in scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to deserving high school junior and senior girls pursuing STEM majors at institutions of higher education.

The contest runs from January 4 through February 22, 2019. Click here to view contest eligibility requirements and guidelines.

For more information, visit commonwealth.virginia.gov/advisory-boards/council-on-women or email women@governor.virginia.gov.