Name: The Engineer Girl EGirl Essay Contest Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Information And Eligibility: The EngineerGirl website sponsors an annual essay contest, which focuses on the field of engineering and its impact on the world. The essay contest is open to both, girls and boys, and is broken down into three categories of: 3rd grade to 5th grade (Ages 8-11), 6th grade to 8th grade (Ages 12-14), 9th grade to 12th grade (Ages 15-18). This scholarship opportunity is not based on the applicants Grade Point Average (GPA), and is not based upon the applicants financial need. This contest is not restricted to only US citizens.
To enter, all applicants must submit a 1500 word (maximum) essay, describing how engineering has addressed one of the following five areas of societal need (Nutrition, Health, Communication, Education, or Transportation) in the past 50 years and suggest ways that engineering could address this area of need in the next 50 years. All submitted essays must be the original work of the author and must not have been published anywhere else. Applicants are only allowed to submit one essay. Essays will be judged on the basis of content, research, expression, and originality. The first-place winners will be awarded $500. The second-place winners will be awarded $250. The third-place winners will be awarded $100.
Deadline: February
Apply For This Scholarship: For more information on The Engineer Girl EGirl Essay Contest or to apply, please visit This Scholarships Application Page . To find more scholarships for college, visit our Easiest Scholarship Search Ever.
View Scholarship Data
Request to Update or Remove This Scholarship. The CollegeWhale ID number for this Scholarship is #13802. This Scholarship was added in February 2014 and last reviewed by a member of our staff on June, 2025.
We are a human curated site and want our scholarship database as accurate and up-to-date as possible. We appreciate your help in notifying us of any incorrect or out of date information pertaining to this scholarship!
This Scholarship is tagged with the following criteria: February / High School
Scholarship Categorization
February Scholarships High School ScholarshipsThe CollegeWhale Scholarship FastFind™ immediately surfaces similar scholarships based on this scholarship’s details. Sort by award amount, deadline month, or estimated effort to quickly identify strong college scholarship funding opportunities.
The Oprah Winfrey Leaders Scholarship (OWLS) is a prestigious scholarship program funded by the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation in partnership with the Herrendorf Family Foundation to support academically gifted students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, community involvement, and the potential to
Award: Varies Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)
The Rachel Reichner Excellence in Scouting Scholarship—offered by The 37 Foundation—is a mission-driven award created to support young people who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement within a Scouting program. Named in honor of Rachel Reichner, the scholarship seeks to
Award: $500 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)
The Phillips Scholarship Program is a merit- and leadership-based award designed to support high-achieving students pursuing higher education. Administered by the Phillips Scholarship Foundation, this scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential, community engagement, and a commitment
Award: Varies Deadline: March Est. Application Time: Med (88 min)
The Greenhouse Scholars Program is a competitive and holistic scholarship initiative built to empower high-achieving, high-impact students who demonstrate academic excellence, resilience, leadership potential, and a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to their communities. More than just a financial award,
Award: Varies Deadline: October Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)
The Flavor’s Future Go Green Scholarship is a national scholarship opportunity designed to support students who are passionate about environmental sustainability, green innovation, and careers that contribute to a healthier planet. Hosted on the Kaleidoscope scholarship platform, this award encourages
Award: $1,000 Deadline: January Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)
The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is a national scholarship opportunity designed to support students who are passionate about careers in agriculture, food science, culinary arts, and related industries that contribute to America’s food system. Offered through the Get Schooled / Kaleidoscope
Award: $1,000 Deadline: January Est. Application Time: Med (88 min)
The PEAK Scholarship, offered through Get Schooled, is a national award designed to support high school seniors who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, community engagement, and a clear desire to pursue higher education. The scholarship emphasizes holistic student success by
Award: $5,000 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)
The ACT Six Scholarship Program is a national leadership development and full-tuition scholarship initiative administered by Degrees of Change, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to higher education and cultivating inclusive campus communities. This highly selective scholarship is designed
Award: Varies Deadline: November Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is a national academic award offered through the Jimmy Rane Foundation with a mission to support hardworking students as they pursue higher education. Established to help deserving students achieve their college goals, the foundation has
Award: Varies Deadline: February Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)
The Union Plus Scholarship Program is a nationally recognized education assistance program designed to support students from union households who are pursuing postsecondary education. Administered by the Union Plus Education Foundation, the program has awarded more than $5.9 million in
Award: $500 Deadline: January Est. Application Time: Low (28 min)
The Voyager Scholarship, also known as the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, is a highly competitive leadership and financial aid program administered by the Obama Foundation. The scholarship is designed to support college students who demonstrate a strong commitment to
Award: $25,000 Deadline: March Est. Application Time: Med (58 min)
The Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship is a highly respected merit- and need-based scholarship designed to support students whose financial resources alone may not be enough to cover the full cost of college. Sponsored by Sallie Mae, a long-standing
Award: $25,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Med (88 min)This comprehensive collection of scholarships is curated from our regularly updated databases. To explore all available scholarship matches, visit our Scholarship Database.
No downloads, no registrations, and no personal information required. The Easiest Scholarship Search Ever™ gives you fast, simple access to thousands of verified scholarships — updated daily.
Prefer browsing by interest, major, state, or deadline month? Explore our full Scholarships by Category Hub to instantly view scholarships that match your profile.
