Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Michelle Tortolani was born in North Providence, RI and was the first person in her extended family to pursue a career in engineering. From an early age, Michelle was drawn to math and science and solving problems, and driven to expand opportunities for women. She brought this passion and energy to Boston University, where she majored in electrical engineering, was introduced to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and led career development and outreach efforts inside and outside the classroom.
She also served as an at-large director of the American Association of Engineering Societies from 2011 thru 2013. Michelle is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Women in Technology, and is an active member of the Boston University College of Engineering Alumni Association.
Michelle earned a B.S. and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Boston University. She is also a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Executive Leadership Development Program.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The scholarship is worth $1,000.
Eligibility
- Only candidates who identify as a woman.
- You must be planning to attend full time.
- You must not be fully funded for tuition, fees, and books or equivalent.
- You must be an undegraduate student.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering
Locations
United States
Nationality
American
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
For all SWE scholarships, applicants complete one application and are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.