In 2013, women aged 25-34 were 21% more likely to earn an undergraduate degree and 48% percent more likely to complete graduate school than their male counterparts, according to a report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors.
Women have also made great strides in fields that were previously dominated by men, and now account for almost half of the students earning graduate degrees in law, medical, and business administration programs — a huge leap from the 10% of women who were pursuing these degree paths in the 1960s.
Disparities still exist between men and women in the workforce. Schools and organizations are seeking to close this gender gap by offering scholarships that motivate women to excel in college and in their careers without piling up a significant amount of debt.
Various types of scholarships are offered specifically for women. Some award academic performance and leadership skills, while others encourage women to pursue graduate studies or careers that are traditionally male-dominated, such as business, science, engineering, and technology.
Below you will see the average amount of financial aid awarded to female full-time, full-year undergraduates. As you can see, a lot of money is available to women who want to fund their education.
