Throughout the years, our section has distributed over $330,000 in scholarships to graduating female students from Bay Area high schools who plan to pursue degrees in engineering or computer science. Incoming or current community college students who plan to transfer to a 4-year accredited university are also considered for our scholarships awards.

To be eligible for a SWE GGS scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Current high school senior or community college student planning to pursue a degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited university

• Identifies as a woman or other underrepresented gender including non-binary and gender non-conforming

• Lives or attends school in the boundaries of the Golden Gate Section

Scholarship applications are evaluated based on the following: academic achievement, references, extracurricular activities, and a personal essay. Quality of the application and student financial needs will also be considered. Applications will be judged by a committee of engineers from the Golden Gate Section who represent different fields of engineering.  

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Deadline: April 3, 2026

2025-26 Coolidge Scholarship applicant must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for the first time in fall 2027. That is to say, students in their junior year of high school, or the equivalent if home schooled, are eligible to apply. (Students who are currently high school juniors but take some courses at a local college are indeed eligible to apply for the Coolidge Scholarship.) Applicants must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States of America by the 2025-26 scholarship deadline. Additionally, applicants cannot be the immediate family member of any current employee, trustee, or significant donor to the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation or the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Fund. 

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Deadline: December 16, 2025

The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. It is available to any graduating senior male who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall of 2026. 

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Deadline: April 1, 2026

The Live Más Scholarship program exists to help empower those with a desire to create change in the world. As one of the only passion-based scholarships for students, we’re looking at you – not your test scores. No matter where you are in your journey, whether just recognizing your strengths, developing a passion, or bringing it to life, we’re here to help you define a path and chase your dreams.

This program is more than a scholarship. Live Más Scholars join a community of more than 3,000 passionate young people, gaining access to invaluable connections, career building resources and opportunities to help you reach your goals.

Applications are reviewed based on the following:

Passion: Applicant demonstrates a passion they want to pursue in life and explain the steps they are currently taking to pursue that passion and/or their plans to do so in the future.

Social Impact: Applicant has a clear goal that they want to achieve to create positive change in their community and beyond and is committed to making it happen.

Personal Presentation: Applicant shares their personal story in an emotionally inspiring and authentic way.

Educational Goals: Applicant shares their current educational plan (education program, college, or certificate/degree program) and explains how it will enable them to pursue their passion and create a positive impact.

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Deadline: January 6, 2026

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Easy to apply and will change students’ lives. 

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Deadline: January 5, 2026

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program offers college scholarships of up to $10,000 for Ventura County, California high school seniors who demonstrate strong leadership and character. 

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Application Opens: Winter 2025

Deadline: January 2026

NHORA’s scholarship program enables Latinx students in their journey towards success, leadership, and empowerment. 

Key Details: Scholarship Amount = $1000 minimum & Eligibility = High school seniors pursuing higher education or vocational training.

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Deadline: January 16, 2026

The CVSan Environmental Leader Scholarship recognizes students who have helped their school reduce waste by utilizing the tenets of the 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. With this scholarship, CVSan aims to promote environmental stewardship and leadership, and to encourage students to take action in raising environmental awareness within their schools. 

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Deadline: February 6, 2026

UC Santa Barbara's Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice (Yardi EJ) Program provides both financial support and a transformative four-year experience designed to empower the next generation of environmental changemakers. Yardi EJ offers a four-year scholarship (up to $40,000), along with an immersive learning experience in environmental changemaking. Scholars engage in hands-on projects, receive mentorship and advising, and join a diverse, supportive community of peers and faculty committed to advancing environmental justice. The program is open to current California seniors applying to UC Santa Barbara for Fall 2026. We are seeking students who are driven to create sustainable, community-engaged environmental solutions. Open to all majors. Students who demonstrate significant financial need and are first generation to college are highly encouraged to apply. 

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Application Opens: December 2, 2025

Deadline: February 13, 2026

To be eligible, you must:

Be a high school senior participating in an approved college readiness program, plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university right after high school, be Pell Grant eligible, have at least a 2.4 GPA

Strong candidates demonstrate:

A strong sense of purpose – They set clear goals and take steps to achieve them, career-driven mindset – They see their bachelor’s degree as a stepping stone to a fulfilling career, perseverance – They turn obstacles into opportunities, finding ways to move forward and succeed, self-motivation and determination – They take initiative, seek opportunities, and keep pushing forward.

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Application Opens: December 15, 2025

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Be Established in 1998, the CAWG Foundation provides financial assistance to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue a higher education. The foundation is excited to have this opportunity to support the youth of their communities and the hardworking vineyard employees who play an essential role in the industry's success.

Each year, six scholarships are awarded to students who are the children of California vineyard employees to study the subject of their choice at either a UC, CSU, or Community College.

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Deadline: February 27, 2026

High school seniors, college students, and graduate students who identify as female and are pursuing a BS or MS in engineering or computer science full-time at an accredited university (ABET or CSAB) are eligible for SWE SCV scholarships.  

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Deadline: February 28, 2026

Each year, we award 20 scholarships of $2,000 to local college bound high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to their communities and academic excellence. This is a wonderful opportunity to support the next generation of changemakers. 

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Deadline: March 2, 2026

The Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Chapter is offering college scholarships to high school seniors of African/African American descent in Alameda County.

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Deadline: March 6, 2026

The CAASE Scholarship Program was created to continue the University's long-standing commitment to supporting under served and underrepresented students. Since its inception in 2017, the CAASE Scholarship program has awarded over a million dollars in scholarships to eligible students, helping to support their educational goals. Those who are selected for scholarships can receive up to $9500 a year in scholarships for up to four years, dependent on their continued eligibility for the award. The scholarship is open to all SSU undergraduate students who are a part of the Center for Academic Access & Student Enrichment programs: Disability Services for Students, DREAM Center, Educational Opportunity Program, Military and Veteran Resource Center, Seawolf Scholars, and TRIO Student Support Services. 

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Deadline: March 15, 2026

The Wine Industry Scholars Program (WISP) provides financial support for Sonoma State University students. Those who are selected for the scholarship will be awarded $2,500 per year to offset student fees and tuition for up to four years (award up to $10,000), dependent on their continued eligibility for the award. The scholarship is open to all SSU undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program including prospective students, first-time, first-year students, continuing students, transfer students, and undocumented students.

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Deadline: March 15, 2026

Hagan Scholarship Foundation