SWE and the Deloitte Foundation Fund $770,000 in New Scholarships for Women 

Thirty-five new and renewable scholarships to be awarded to women pursuing technology and engineering fields

Chicago — In collaboration with the Deloitte Foundation, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is proud to announce 35 new $10,000 scholarships for women pursuing an engineering and technology degree — renewable for up to two years, beginning with the 2024 – 2025 academic year. Through these scholarships, SWE and the Deloitte Foundation will help further advance and elevate the profile of women in these professional fields. Ultimately, the goal is to inspire and attract women to future careers in STEM fields and retain them in the profession. 

“Our scholarship program is one of the many reasons we remain a trusted resource to future women engineers,” said Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of SWE. “We are proud to collaborate with the Deloitte Foundation to provide an extraordinary amount of financial resources for women who are pursuing a degree in engineering and technology to help make the career of their dreams a reality.”

SWE robust scholarship program supports women who are pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor’s or graduate degree program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. In 2023-2024, SWE awarded 335 scholarships valued at more than $1.5 million.

“The Deloitte Foundation helps prepare the next generation for the future of work,” said Erin Scanlon, president of the Deloitte Foundation. “We are thrilled to provide this financial support to help open the doors to opportunity for these women and increase interest in STEM-related careers.”  

About the Society of Women Engineers

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 recognizes women engineers’ life-changing contributions and achievements. As a champion of diversity, SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in their personal and professional lives.

About the Deloitte Foundation

The Deloitte Foundation, founded in 1928, is a not-for-profit organization that supports education in the U.S. through a variety of initiatives that help develop the next generation of diverse business leaders, and their influencers, and promote excellence in teaching, research and curriculum innovation. The Foundation sponsors an array of national programs relevant to a variety of professional services, benefiting high school students, undergraduates, graduate students and educators. Learn more about the Deloitte Foundation.