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 September 1st and close on September 30th @ 11:59PM CST. Winners will be announced in November. 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 Local Innovator Award
The SWENext Local Innovator Award is for SWENexters who will be in Grade 12 during the 2020-2021 school year.
Applications Open: September 1st
Applications Close: September 30th @ 11:59PM CST
Winners will be announced in November.
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: Trophy for winners or Certificate for Honorable Mentions, invitation to the SWENext STEMpowered Expo including the SWENext Awards Ceremony at the WE Local host city of their choice, invitation WE Local Power Hour to have “Lunch with An Engineer” and pre-selected educational WE Local breakout sessions, SWE Swag and more!
Eligibility Requirements/Description for Awards: FY21 SWENext Awards Packet
Training Packet: SWENext Awards Training Packet
Application: Apply Here
Questions: awards@swe.org
SWENext STEM in Action Award
The SWENext STEM in Action Award is for SWENexters who will be in the 9th to 11th grade during the 2020-2021 school year.
Applications Open: September 1st
Applications Close: September 30th @ 11:59PM CST
Winners will be announced in November.
What you have to do: Answer one essay question.
What you can win: Certificate, invitation to attend the SWENext STEMpowered Expo including the SWENext Awards Ceremony at the WE Local host city of their choice, invitation to attend WE Local Power Hour to have “Lunch with An Engineer” and pre-selected educational WE Local breakout sessions, SWE Swag and more!
Eligibility Requirements/Description for Awards: FY21 SWENext Awards Packet
Training Packet: SWENext Training Packet
Application: Apply Here
Questions: awards@swe.org