• There are several scholarships for Black women who are studying science.science image by guy from Fotolia.com
  
  Jobs in science-related professions are growing at a faster rate than those in other fields. There are several scholarship programs available for Black women who are interested in studying science in college and graduate school. Many major corporations and government agencies invest millions of dollars in these programs in order to help increase the number of minorities in science careers.
  
  

Rebecca Lee M.D. Scholarship

• The Association of Black Women Physicians administers the Rebecca Lee M.D. Scholarship program. The award is named after the first Black female physician in the nation. It is specifically for Black women who are residents of or are enrolled in a medical school in Southern California. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are based on financial need, academic performance and the commitment to the organization's community health goals. Applications can be downloaded from the ABWP website.
  
  ABWP Rebecca Lee, M.D. Scholarship Committee
  4712 Admiralty Way, #175
  Marina del Rey, CA 90292
  310-364-1438
  blackwomenphysicians.org
  
  

African-American Women in Computer Science

• African=American women who attend the historically Black Florida A&M University can apply for the African-American Women in Computer Science scholarship program. The program awards stipends ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 per semester for students who are computer science majors. It also runs a peer mentoring program, offers professional and career advice seminars and offers academic advisement. Students must be U.S. residents, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and show evidence of financial need.
  
  AAWCS Scholarship Program
  CIS Department
  Florida A&M University
  Tallahassee, FL 32307
  850-561-2250
  cis.famu.edu
  
  

Marian Norby Scholarship

• The Society for Technical Communication administers the Marian Norby Scholarship, for women who want to enhance their technical and computer skills. Applicants must be women in administrative jobs in the federal government. Awards are given for recipients to enroll in classes or a degree program in order to improve the career opportunities. A $2,500 scholarship is granted for one academic year.
  
  Society for Technical Communication
  Attn: Marian Norby Scholarship
  901 N. Stuart Street, Suite 904
  Arlington, VA 22203-1822
  703-522-4114
  stc.org
  
  

Women in Science and Engineering Scholars Program

• Spelman College---a prestigious, historically Black college for women---sponsors the Women in Science and Engineering Scholars Program. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Exxon Mobil fund the program. High school seniors apply for the program and must meet strict academic requirements in order to win a scholarship. The award covers 50 percent of college tuition and fees. A summer research position at a NASA is also part of the program.
  
  WISE Scholars
  Spelman College, Box 1005
  350 Spelman Ln.,
  Atlanta, Georgia 30314
  404-270-5859
  spelman.edu