The Society of Women Engineers Orange County Section (SWE-OC) was organized in 1983 and chartered in 1985. SWE-OC is a volunteer, nonprofit, educational, service organization whose members support the advancement of women in engineering. SWE-OC offers Graduate and Undergraduate Student Scholarships to students at our local colleges, and an Endowed Scholarship for high school seniors in Orange County. 

Through the generous support of businesses and individuals, scholarships are awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in the field of engineering and computer science.

SWE–OC Endowed Student Scholarship

SWE-OC will award one Endowed Student Scholarship in the amount of $1,250.
The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:
● Identify as a Female
● Must be a high school senior at a High School in the Orange County area of Southern California
● GPA of 3.0 or higher
● Plans to pursue a degree in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science
Evaluation will be based on academic performance, work experience, community involvement, letter of recommendation, and evidence of leadership, motivation, character, and plans to pursue a career in engineering. The recipients of each scholarship will be announced & celebrated at the SWE-OC Professional Development Conference held in May.
The online application must be submitted and all documentation emailed by no later than Sunday, April 6th.
Application:
The online application can be accessed via FY25 Endowed Student Scholarship App
FY25 Endowed Student Scholarship Details: https://swe-oc.swe.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/FY25-Endowed-Scholarship-Details.pdf

SWE–OC Undergraduate Student Scholarship

SWE-OC will award one Undergraduate Scholarship in the amount of $700.
The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:
● Identify as a Female
● Must be a Rising Junior or Senior with at least one full academic year left before graduation
● Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the Orange County area of Southern California
● GPA of 3.0 or higher
● Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science
Evaluation will be based on academic performance, work experience, community involvement, letter of recommendation, and evidence of leadership, motivation, character, and plans to pursue a career in engineering. The recipients of each scholarship will be announced & celebrated at the SWE-OC Professional Development Conference held in May.
The online application must be submitted and all documentation emailed by no later than Sunday, April 6th.
This scholarship fund is for undergraduate studies ONLY. If you are an undergraduate applying for graduate funding (master’s, PhD, etc.), please apply for our SWE-OC Graduate Scholarship.
Application:
The online application can be accessed via FY25 Undergraduate Scholarship App
FY25 Endowed Student Scholarship Details: https://swe-oc.swe.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/FY25-Undergraduate-Scholarship-Details.pdf

SWE–OC Undergraduate Rising Sophomore Student Scholarship

SWE-OC will award one Undergraduate Rising Sophomore Scholarship in the amount of $500.
The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:
● Identify as a Female
● Must be a Rising Sophomore, completing their freshman year (seeking funding for sophomore year)
● Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the Orange County area of Southern California
● GPA of 3.0 or higher
● Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science
Evaluation will be based on academic performance, work experience, community involvement, letter of recommendation, and evidence of leadership, motivation, character, and plans to pursue a career in engineering. The recipients of each scholarship will be announced & celebrated at the SWE-OC Professional Development Conference held in May.
The online application must be submitted and all documentation emailed by no later than Sunday, April 6th.
Application:
The online application can be accessed via the SWE-OC Scholarship Page: FY25 Undergraduate Rising Sophomore Scholarship App
FY25 Undergraduate Rising Sophomore Scholarship Details: https://swe-oc.swe.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/FY25-Undergraduate-Rising-Sophomore-Scholarship-Details.pdf

SWE–OC Graduate Student Scholarship

SWE-OC will award one Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $800.
The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:
● Identify as a Female
● Must have at least one full academic year left before graduation
● Enrolled at an accredited college or university in the Orange County area of Southern California. If you are entering a graduate program, you may apply, however, proof will be required before fund disbursement.
● GPA of 3.3 or higher
● Currently pursuing a graduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science
Evaluation will be based on academic performance, work experience, community involvement, letter of recommendation, and evidence of leadership, motivation, character, and plans to pursue a career in engineering. The recipients of each scholarship will be announced & celebrated at the SWE-OC Professional Development Conference held in May.
The online application must be submitted and all documentation emailed by no later than Sunday, April 6th.
Application:
The online application can be accessed via FY25 Graduate Scholarship App
FY25 Graduate Scholarship Details: https://swe-oc.swe.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/FY25-Graduate-Scholarship-Details_updated-20250317.pdf