Grants & Foundation Supporters

Funded by an NSF INCLUDES planning grant (#2040634), the WCEC was created in 2021 as a partnership network of 29 professional engineering societies and STEM-based companies to address systemic barriers prohibiting equitable work environments for women engineers of color.

SWE, in collaboration with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN), received a National Science Foundation (NSF) INCLUDES grant (NSF Award #2310386) to support the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC). The additional support from NSF will allow the WCEC to implement its plan, allow the WCEC to expand its membership, and encourage more organizations to leverage their resources to promote systemic change and work collectively to decrease the barriers that lead to the attrition of women engineers of color.

Learn more about the WCEC at https://www.womenofcolorengineers.org/.

The Amateur Radio and Digitial Communication (ARDC) Foundation and SWE have partnered to support 30 scholarships for undergraduate women majoring in electrical engineering as well as the SWENext High School Leadership Academy and Collegiate Leadership Institute. ARDC will also support groundbreaking research into ways to support women in STEM degree programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Additionally, ARDC will pilot a new initiative to support existing and newly formed community college affiliates with C2C memberships and project stipends.

Learn more about ARDC by visiting their website.

Through a two-year grant, GE is supporting 20 scholarships for undergraduate women valued at $170,000 and the Collegiate Leadership Institute (CLI). The foundation will also support the pilot of a new bridge retention pathway between scholarships and CLI’s cohort program to train and provide mentorship and networking opportunities to recipients.

Learn more about the GE Foundation by visiting GE Philanthropy

#startsmall is supporting SWE’s SWENext programming in 2023-2024. With this support, SWE will impact over 7,700 girls globally to build the self-confidence and leadership skills to #BeThatEngineer in engineering and technology careers.

#startsmall is Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative to fund global crisis relief, girls health and education, and open internet development. Dorsey transferred $1 billion (28% of his wealth) to #startsmall in 2020.

Learn more about other #startsmall funded projects.

With a three-year grant, the Luce Foundation will renew its support for the Academic Leadership for Women in Engineering (ALWE) program. The program will host 45 female academics (up to 50 by year 3), engaging them in leadership development activities, networking opportunities, and other informal activities. For FY23, SWE will pilot professional development and coaching for 40 female academics.

Learn more about the Henry Luce Foundation by visiting their website.

As a long-time partner of SWE’s Global Scholarships and various education and outreach programs, Motorola will support ten scholarships and the Collegiate Leadership Institute (CLI) program.

Learn more about the Motorola Solutions Foundation by visiting their website.

As part of Bechtel’s commitment to promoting education, especially in STEM, and using engineering and construction skills to improve the quality of life worldwide, Bechtel will continue to support our SWENext programming. These include SWENext Clubs, translating club resources and outreach flyers, and student and K-12 educator recruitment.

Learn more about the Bechtel Group Foundation by visiting their website.

Through our historic partnership, ExxonMobil Foundation has empowered SWE to impact the lives of thousands of girls. For FY23, ExxonMobil is supporting Invent it Build it. at WE23 in Los Angeles, CA, as well as nine scholarships for undergraduate women in STEM.

Learn more about ExxonMobil by visiting their website.

For the 2023-2024 scholarship year, the RTX Foundation will support eight scholarships for undergraduate women.

The American Honda Motor Co., Inc. supports the SWENext High School Leadership Academy program. Honda is dedicated to helping people reach their own life’s potential. Honda supports society in the areas of education, the environment, mobility, traffic safety and community.

Learn more about the Honda USA Foundation by visiting their website.

As a long-time partner of various SWE programs and events, Keysight remains committed to supporting women and underrepresented minorities in STEM and empowering diversity in technology. To that end, Keysight is supporting the Collegiate Leadership Insitute, SWE Global Ambassadors, and translating DEI webinar closed captions in the Advance Learning Center into various languages.

Learn more about Keysight Technologies by visiting their website.

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund will support the Academic Leadership for Women in Engineering (ALWE) and reception at WE23 in Los Angeles, CA.

Learn more about the Burroughs Wellcome Fund by visiting their website.

As a long-time partner, General Motors is renewing its support for the SWENext High School Leadership Academy and Collegiate Leadership Insitute programs. Additionally, the foundation is funding the SWE Global Program and translating DEI webinars on the Advance Learning Center.

Learn more about General Motors by visiting their website.

For the 2023-2024 scholarship year, Northrop Grumman will support five scholarships for undergraduate women.

Learn more about Northrop Grumman by visiting their website.

Process Industry Practices (PIP), a consortium of process industry owners and EPC companies, is partnering with SWE to perform a case study on women leaders within PIP. PIP has over 120 member companies and approximately 500 volunteers from engineering and construction companies. 39% of PIP’s leaders are women. The PIP Research Committee is interested in understanding how and why the organization’s environment is conducive to women engineering leaders. In addition to the women leaders, SWE will interview individuals with a long history with PIP to understand their perspectives on the phenomenon of women leaders and the impact that they have had on organizational culture.

Learn more about Process Industry Practices by visiting their website.

For the 2023-2024 scholarship year, The UPS Foundation will support four scholarships for undergraduate women.