Thank you to the supporters that directly support our K-12 Outreach and collegiate and professional programming. Supporting the Society of Women Engineers is a prominent way for grant-giving foundations and organizations to empower girls and women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders. These grants support HQ’s programs that empower and advance more than 20,000 girls and women annually. Learn more about how each organization supports SWE’s programming below.
Become a changemaker and reach out to learn more about supporting the Society’s global programs.
Contact: Sohn Cook, Senior Development Manager
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Honeywell
- Amount: $548,100
Honeywell
- Amount: $548,100
Honeywell has partnered with SWE to support various programs over a three-year grant: SWENext High School Leadership Academy, community college research, section support, global scholarships, WE Annual Conference, WE Local, and the Global Champions program.
- Supporting: Research
Henry Luce Foundation
- Amount: $200,000
Henry Luce Foundation
- Amount: $200,000
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.
- Supporting: Postgraduate
Bechtel Group Foundation
- Amount: $150,000
Bechtel Group Foundation
- Amount: $150,000
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.
- Supporting: K-12
ARDC Foundation
- Amount: $130,000
ARDC Foundation
- Amount: $130,000
The Amateur Radio and Digitial Communication (ARDC) Foundation and SWE have partnered to support scholarships for undergraduate women majoring in electrical engineering in the US and India. 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).
- Supporting: Collegiate, K-12, Research, Scholarships
Motorola Solutions Foundation
- Amount: $110,000
Motorola Solutions Foundation
- Amount: $110,000
Motorola will support undergraduate scholarships as a long-time partner of SWE’s Global Scholarships.
Learn more about the Motorola Solutions Foundation by visiting their website.
- Supporting: Collegiate, Scholarships
ExxonMobil Foundation
- Amount: $50,000
ExxonMobil Foundation
- Amount: $50,000
Through our historic partnership, ExxonMobil Foundation has empowered SWE to impact the lives of thousands of girls. ExxonMobil is supporting the SWENext High School Leadership Academy.
- Supporting: K-12, Scholarships
Keysight Technologies Foundation
- Amount: $40,000
Keysight Technologies Foundation
- Amount: $40,000
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.
- Supporting: Collegiate, Scholarships
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
- Amount: $35,000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
- Amount: $35,000
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.
- Supporting: Postgraduate
General Motors Foundation
- Amount: $30,000
General Motors Foundation
- Amount: $30,000
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.
- Supporting: Collegiate, K-12
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
- Amount: $25,000
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
- Amount: $25,000
Northrop Grumman Foundation
- Amount: $25,000
Northrop Grumman Foundation
- Amount: $25,000
For the 2025-2026 scholarship year, Northrop Grumman will support five scholarships for undergraduate women.
Learn more about Northrop Grumman by visiting their website.
- Supporting: Scholarships
Avnet, Inc.
- Amount: $10,000
Avnet, Inc.
- Amount: $10,000
Avnet is a global leader of electronic components and services, guiding makers and manufacturers from design to delivery. Avnet is supporting the SWENext High School Leadership Academy program.
Zimmer Biomet Foundation
- Amount: $10,000
Zimmer Biomet Foundation
- Amount: $10,000
The Zimmer Biomet Foundation is funding our SWENext initiatives, like our SWENext Clubs, STEM Pathways Digital Library, and SWENext Connect program.
