Association for Women in Science Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

June 6, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Shelley O’Brien
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Association for Women in Science Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

WASHINGTON DC, June 6, 2025 – The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) announces its 2025 Scholarship Awards recipients.

  • The AWIS Opportunity Scholarships for Career Re-entry are awarded to Danielle Ogiamien and Samia Tasmim.
  • The AWIS Distinguished Doctoral Research Scholarship is awarded to Dechen Sangmo.
  • The First-Generation College Student Scholarships are awarded to Sushma Dhital, Sarah Michelle Espinoza-Leon, Suvi Lama, and Genesis Torres.
  • The Kirsten R. Lorentzen Scholarship is awarded to Valentina Bonilla.
  • The Dr. Vicki L. Schechtman Scholarship is awarded to Eleanor Gutstadt.

 

These scholarships are made possible by individual donors, corporate partners, and institutional partners. Thank you to the members of the Educational Awards Committee for their time and dedication to reviewing the many applications and selecting these finalists.

“AWIS is pleased to award scholarships to nine exceptional members this year, supporting the next steps in their STEM education. We look forward to the significant contributions these recipients will make in their future careers,” said Meredith Gibson, CEO of AWIS.

Meet the 2025 AWIS Scholarship recipients.

Learn more about AWIS’ scholarships and subscribe to get notified when next year’s award cycle opens.

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About AWIS: Founded in 1971, AWIS is dedicated to driving equity and excellence in STEM by championing the interests of women across all disciplines and employment sectors so they can achieve their full potential. AWIS advocacy initiatives are committed to driving systemic change to support the 1.2M women in science and 4M women in STEM. Our supportive community provides a sense of belonging, as well as career resources, scholarships, and opportunities for networking, mentoring, volunteering, recognition, and professional development to over 7,800 members. AWIS communications inspire over 63,000 social media followers, 32,000 monthly website visitors, and 24,000 newsletter subscribers globally. To become an AWIS member, learn about partner opportunities, or donate visit www.awis.org.