Scholarships, fellowships and grants for women, 2027

Scholarships, fellowships, grants and leadership programmes for women open now for 2027, checked against official pages, with deadlines and who can apply.

13 open now, 5 fully funded. Updated 13 November 2026.

This page lists opportunities that are open now and designed for women: scholarships for women students, fellowships for women in science, health and leadership, grants for women-led ventures and projects, and funded leadership programmes. Each listing is taken from the official page and shows the deadline, what is paid for and who can apply. The list updates as deadlines pass and new calls are checked.

These programmes exist because women remain under-represented in many fields, especially science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), senior leadership and entrepreneurship. Some are reserved for women; others give priority to women or to women from particular regions. A few are open to anyone working on issues that affect women and girls. Read each listing's eligibility rules, which come from the official page.

What they pay for varies widely. Degree scholarships usually cover tuition and a living allowance. Fellowships may pay a stipend, travel and training. Grants and awards range from small project grants to larger venture funding. Leadership programmes often cover the course fee and sometimes travel. Each listing shows the amount or package stated by the funder.

Timing: deadlines are spread across the year, but many 2027 scholarships and fellowships close between November 2026 and February 2027. Start early, because many ask for references and a project plan.

How to make a strong application: show the specific change you want to make and the evidence that you can make it; connect your plan to the funder's stated aims (for example women in STEM or women's leadership); use referees who can speak to your results; and keep to word limits.

How to use this list: listings are sorted by deadline. Open each for full eligibility and the official link. A free OpenDoors profile shows which ones match your background and reminds you before deadlines.

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Programme · Fully fundedFemale Science Talents Intensive Track 2027Falling Walls Foundation (Female Science Talents)

Free of charge; travel, accommodation and catering for two Berlin gatherings covered by the Falling Walls FoundationOpen worldwide15 Nov

Fellowship · Fully fundedHarvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health (2027–2028)Harvard Global Health Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Not statedOpen worldwide15 Nov

Programme · Fully fundedKatherine Fleming Women's Leadership Course for African Women Leaders (2027, Abuja)Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, with the International Media and Information Literacy Institute and the National Open University of Nigeria

Full bursary covering course tuition, accommodation, breakfast and lunch, and graduation supper in Abuja. Travel bursaries are not available.Africa15 Jan

Fellowship · Fully fundedL'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science US Program 2027L'Oréal USA with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

$75,000 per awardee (five awards in 2027)North America12 Feb

Scholarship · Fully fundedPioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027/2028Swedish Institute (SI)

Full tuition fee coverage paid directly to the university; SEK 12,000 monthly allowance; one-time SEK 15,000 travel grant (not for those already living in Sweden).Africa, Asia24 Feb

Programme · Partly fundedITU Gender Champions Programme 2027International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with support from Australia and Women's WorldWide Web (W4)

Participation in AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva; possible support for a community-level project subject to fundsOpen worldwide15 Nov

ProgrammeAPFSD Youth Forum 2027 Call for ApplicationsARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women), with Youth LEAD and YPEER Asia Pacific Center, in collaboration with UN ESCAP

Not statedAsia, Oceania16 Nov

ProgrammeTelemachus & Athena Mentoring Programme 2027 (Mentees)Global Thinkers Mentors

Not statedOpen worldwide23 Nov

Grant · Partly fundedYves Rocher Foundation Terre de Femmes International Award 2027Yves Rocher Foundation

€10,000 grant per project (2 winners)Open worldwide30 Nov

Grant · Partly fundedKim Wall Memorial Fund 2027International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)

$5,000 USD grantOpen worldwide6 Dec

Scholarship · Partly fundedP.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS)P.E.O. International

Up to $12,500 maximum award; lesser amounts may be awarded according to needOpen worldwide15 Dec

Scholarship · Partly fundedWAAW Foundation Scholarship 2027 for Female College Students in AfricaWAAW Foundation

$500 one-time awardAfrica18 Dec

Grant · Partly fundedIX-WAI Early Career Development Grant (Round 7)I-X Women in AI Network (IX-WAI), Imperial College London

Up to £1,000Open worldwide4 Jan

Common questions

What scholarships and fellowships for women are open for 2027?

The list above shows scholarships, fellowships, grants and leadership programmes for women that are open now, each checked against the official page with its deadline. It covers study, science, health, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Are there fully funded scholarships for women in STEM?

Yes. Some programmes on this list fund women's master's or doctoral study or research in STEM fields; the listing shows whether an award is fully funded and what it covers.

Are there grants for women entrepreneurs?

Yes. Some grants and awards on this list fund women-led ventures or projects. Each listing shows the amount and who can apply, taken from the official call.

Can women from any country apply?

It depends on the programme. Some are open worldwide and others are limited to women from particular regions, such as Africa or Asia. Each listing shows the eligible regions.