Society of Women Engineers (SWE HI) Scholarship Fund in Honor of Mae Nakatani Nishioka
Hawaii Community Foundation · Varies · Deadline: February 26, 2027
Who qualifies
Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Demonstrate financial need; Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Intend to major in an engineering or technology field; Pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree; Attend a 2 or 4-year institution; Woman or other underrepresented gender in engineering or technology field, including, but not limited to: women, non-binary,.
How to win it
Focus on clearly expressing your financial need and your passion for engineering or technology in your application, since these are central to what this scholarship values. Make sure your GPA meets the 2.0 minimum and that you can document your Hawaii residency and enrollment or intended enrollment in an engineering or technology program. Highlighting your identity as a woman or underrepresented gender in your field will also strengthen your case, so be honest and specific about how your perspective shapes your goals.