The Society of Women Engineers strives to recognize the successes of SWENext students and SWENext Clubs that do exceptional work in developing a community for students to explore engineering and other STEM fields.
The following SWENext student and club awards are now open. All applications open May 8th and close on July 31st @ 11:59PM CST. Winners will be announced in early August. For any questions regarding SWENext Awards, please contact us at awards@swe.org.
Before you apply, please take a look at our SWENext Awards Training Packet for each award that is complete with tips and guidelines on how to submit the best posters, videos, and essays!
Check them all out to see which awards you can apply for below!
SWENext Global Innovator Award
The SWENext Global Innovator Award is for SWENexters who will be in Grade 12 in Fall 2020
Applications Open: May 8th
Applications Close: July 31st @ 11:59PM CST
Winners will be announced early August.
What you have to do: Answer four short essay questions and create a video that is less than three minutes long
What you can win: $1000 in monetary prizes and participation in the SWENext High School Leadership Academy.
Eligibility Requirements/Description for Awards: FY20 SWENext Awards Packet
Training Packet: SWENext Awards Training Packet
Application: Apply Here
Questions: awards@swe.org
SWENext Community Award
The SWENext Community Award is for SWENexters who will be in Grades 9, 10, 11 in Fall 2020.
Applications Open: May 8th
Applications Close: July 31st @ 11:59PM CST
Winners will be announced early August.
What you have to do: Create a poster with your ideas on how to prevent cyber attacks and identity theft. New this year: Work by yourself or with a friend in a team of two!
What you can win: A tablet and participation in the SWENext High School Leadership Academy.
Eligibility Requirements/Description for Awards: FY20 SWENext Awards Packet
Training Packet: SWENext Training Packet
Application: Apply Here
Questions: awards@swe.org
This year's SWENext Community Award is sponsored by: Northrop Grumman
SWENext Clubs Challenge
The SWENext Clubs Challenge is for registered SWENext High School Clubs and a Club Counselor with active SWE membership.
Applications Open: May 8th
Applications Close: July 31st @ 11:59PM CST
Winners will be announced early August.
What you have to do: Create a five to seven minutes video that demonstrates a hands-on STEM activity for younger students to do at home that helps them Practice Curiosity.
What your club can win: $1000 in monetary prizes and participation in the SWENext High School Leadership Academy.
Requirements/Description for Awards: FY20 SWENext Awards Packet
Training Packet: SWENext Awards Training Packet
Application: Apply Here
Questions: awards@swe.org
SWENext Clubs Best Practices Award
The SWENext Clubs Best Practices Award is for registered SWENext High School Clubs and a Club Counselor with active SWE membership.
Applications Open: May 8th
Applications Close: July 31st @ 11:59PM CST
Winners will be announced early August.
What you have to do: Tell us about the STEM Outreach your club has done with younger students.
What your club can win: $500 in monetary prizes and participation in the SWENext High School Leadership Academy.
Eligibility Requirements/Description for Award: FY20 SWENext Awards Packet
Training Packet: SWENext Awards Training Packet
Application: Apply Here
Questions: awards@swe.org
Families and educators play a key role in the success of SWENexters. The SWENext program offers resources and information for adult advocates as well.