Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$6,750
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
MASWE was formed in 1968 by the husbands, brothers, fathers and colleagues who believed that engineering is a viable career choice for women and the cause needed support. [This was before SWE accepted male members] Members paid “dues” as a donation to SWE of $20 and had to be sponsored by a SWE member.
By 1972 there were 33 members. In 1971 MASWE established a scholarship with a stipend of $200 for a woman engineering student based on scholarship and financial need. It was established in memory of Herbert (Bud) White, husband of Winnie White SWE’s first Executive Secretary. Bud had been the first President of MASWE. On a side note when Bud was a student at Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute there was one girl in the school allowed in on special privileges since the school was not coed. That “girl” went on to become SWE’s 4th President, Lois Graham.
Minutes from MASWE stated: “Purpose: to give maximum MASWE recognition to a student and thereby publicize the fact that men support women engineers. To have MASWE give a specific award which we believe will assist in our efforts to increase membership”
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The scholarship is worth $6,750.
Eligibility
- Must be female undergraduate students studying Engineering related majors.
- Selection also based on financial need.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified