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.
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