The Society of Women Engineers Awards Over $1 Million in Scholarships

Media Contact: Anna Souhrada, David James Group, (630) 305-0003 x303, asouhrada@davidjamesgroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  CHICAGO (Sept. 10, 2020) – The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) awarded $1,027,850  in scholarships this year, marking it as their highest dollar amount ever. The global  non-profit organization headquartered in Chicago has been providing scholarship  opportunities for women in engineering and technology for about 70 years.  SWE scholarships support those who identify themselves as a female/woman and are  pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate degree program in preparation for  careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. With the continuation  of the coronavirus pandemic and financial crisis that follows, SWE is proud to disperse  over 300 new and renewed scholarships to students to help continue their education.  Nandita Gupta was one of several hundred engineering students who benefitted from a  scholarship from the Society of Women Engineers in 2019. The graduate student at Georgia  Institute of Technology received the 2019 SWE Motorola scholarship. “SWE has made it possible for me to embark upon an academic journey and make  the transition of careers from electrical engineering to design and human-computer  interaction,” said Gupta. “I am so grateful for the opportunity SWE gave me as I was  able to leave my full-time job and go back to school to pursue my dreams.” “Our scholarship program is one of the reasons we are able to remain a solid resource t o our future women engineers,” said Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE.  “Even during a global pandemic, we are proud to be able to provide financial resources to  those who are studying for a career in engineering and technology.”  Upper-class applications will open for the 2021-2022 academic year on December 1, 2020.  The freshman application opens for the 2021-2022 academic year on March 1, 2021.  For more information about SWE scholarship and to apply, visit https://swe.org/scholarships/.  About SWE The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is the world’s largest  advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The not-for-profit  educational and service organization is the driving force that establishes engineering  as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. To ensure SWE members reach their  full potential as engineers and leaders, the Society offers unique opportunities to network,  provides professional development, shapes public policy and provides recognition for the  life-changing contributions and achievements of women engineers. As a champion of  diversity, SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in their personal and professional  lives. For more information about the Society, please visit www.swe.org or call 312.596.5223.