The Progress Women in STEM Scholarship Series
Supporting a new global generation of
women in technology.
Launched in 2019, the Progress Women in STEM scholarship series supports women studying computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems. The series consists of the Mary Székely Scholarship for Women in STEM (United States), the Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM (India), and the Women in Tech Scholarship Program (Bulgaria).
Mary Székely Scholarship for
Women in STEM
Established in 2019 to honor Progress co-founder Mary Székely, the Progress Mary Székely Scholarship for Women in STEM is a $10,000 four-year renewable scholarship for a young woman in Massachusetts.
The application period for the 2025-25 academic year runs from March 5 - April 11.
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Women in Tech Scholarship
Program in Bulgaria
The Progress Women in Tech Scholarship Program includes two scholarships worth 3,000 BGN. Young women in their second, third, and fourth years of study at accredited public universities are eligible to apply. Progress also contributes to the scholarship program at the American University of Bulgaria (AUBG).
The application period for the 2025-26 academic year runs from March 5 - April 11.
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Akanksha Scholarship for
Women in STEM
The Progress Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM is a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and educational expenses for a young woman in India pursuing her undergraduate degree. “Akanksha” is a Sanskrit word that translates to “aspire” – a state of mind and spirit embodied by the young women who receive this award.
The application period for the 2025-26 academic year runs from March 5 - April 11.
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