WOMEN IN STEM EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
INVESTING IN FUTURE ENGINEERS
Every year, Tacuna Systems is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for women pursuing a career in STEM. For 2025, we are excited to partner with ANYLOAD, one of our preferred suppliers, to co-sponsor this scholarship.
This program aims to increase the representation of women in technical fields by financially assisting with their education.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DETAILS
Our goal is to grant a $1000 scholarship award to two female students who are currently pursuing a higher education in science, technology, engineering or math. One scholarship will be awarded to a student at a US institution and one will be awarded to a student at a Canadian institution. (See Terms and Conditions.)
WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
WHO CAN APPLY?
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:
- A female undergraduate or graduate student
- Pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or math
- Attending a US or Canadian institution
- 17 years of age or older
There is no GPA requirement for this scholarship. Instead, we would like to see any past or present work on a STEM-related project.
Please email us the following at scholarship@tacunasystems.com:
- This application, filled out
- A URL to your video submission (encouraged)
VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
As part of your application submission, we encourage you to create a brief video of yourself showcasing your involvement in a STEM-related project. Limit this video to around 3 minutes in length. Things to consider while creating your video:
- Aspirations – What are your general career aspirations and how has this project influenced them?
- Passion – Why is this project important to you?
- Learning – What did you take away from this project?
- Application – How does this project relate to the real world?
- Improvement – What changes, if any, would you make for better results?
- Originality – Do you have valuable insight or ideas that industry leaders may not have thought about?
- Representation – What are your general thoughts, related to the project or not, on improving women’s representation in STEM?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY IS TACUNA SYSTEMS OFFERING A WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP?
Gender wage gap inequality is a prevalent issue in today’s STEM workforce, with women making 20 percent less than men working in similar positions. Driven by our shared commitment to promote inclusive representation in STEM fields, Tacuna Systems and ANYLOAD aim to empower women pursuing higher education in science and technology through financial assistance, fostering their increased participation in these industries.
HOW OFTEN IS THIS SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED?
Generally once per year (with the exception of the COVID-19 pandemic/post-pandemic years). Applications are due by May 1st of the year the scholarship application is open. We will disburse scholarship funds for the fall semester of that calendar year.
WHEN WILL THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
In order to thoroughly review all applications, we will select and announce the winners approximately one month after the scholarship deadline. We will email the recipient directly and subsequently announce the name on the Tacuna Systems website and social media.
DO YOU HAVE PREVIOUS WINNERS?
Yes! See our scholarship recipients from previous years. All future scholarship winners on our website and social media pages.
CAN I BE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT?
If you are enrolled in a US or Canadian college or university, then yes you may apply.
CAN I BE MALE AND APPLY?
Sorry, no.
CAN I APPLY MORE THAN ONCE?
Only one application per student per year. Previous winners can apply again the following year as long as their video submission differs from last year.
WHAT IF I’M NOT A FORMAL STUDENT ANYWHERE?
You must be enrolled or accepted and planning to be enrolled as a full-time student for the upcoming Spring semester or quarter.
WHAT ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE WOMEN IN STEM EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP?
See the full terms and conditions here.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Please email us at scholarship@tacunasystems.com with any questions regarding the Women in Engineering Empowerment Scholarship.
