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ChiWIP is excited to announce our annual Scholarship for the Advancement of Womxn in Law or STEM Graduate Studies! This $2,500 scholarship will support a womxn who is currently enrolled in law school or graduate school studies in the fields of law, science, technology, engineering, or math and/or is a recent graduate thereof seeking professional testing/certification for the first time.
The scholarship recipient will be selected based upon their exceptional academics, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to service of their community. All applicants must identify as a female and be currently enrolled in a law school or graduate-level program in the fields of law, science, technology, engineering, or math at a college or university located in the State of Illinois or be a recent graduate of such program who is seeking professional testing/certification for the first time.
The winner will be announced in Summer 2025, date TBD. Questions may be directed to Katie Laatsch Fink or Tasha Francis Gerasimow.
2024 Scholarship Recipient
We are excited to announce Sophia Cavalcante as the recipient of this year's ChiWIP Scholarship for the Advancement of Women in Law or STEM Graduate Studies. Sophia's dedication to community service and her commitment to pursuing a career in Intellectual Property law make her a deserving recipient of this honor. Congratulations, Sophia!
Read more about Sophia here.
2023 Scholarship Recipient
We are delighted to announce Shelby Yuan as the recipient of the ChiWIP Scholarship for the Advancement of Wxmen in Law or STEM Graduate Studies. Shelby's dedication to academic excellence and her outstanding contributions to the community, particularly in the advancement of women and girls, make her a truly deserving recipient of this honor. Congratulations, Shelby!
Read more about Shelby here.
2022 Scholarship Recipient
We are thrilled to honor Elise Wu with our inaugural ChiWIP Scholarship for the Advancement of Women in Law or STEM Graduate Studies and recognize her academic achievements and contributions to the community, and in particular contributions in advancement of women and girls. Congratulations, Elise!
Read more about Elise here.