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Association for Women in Science Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
WASHINGTON DC, June 5, 2026 – The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) announces its 2026 scholarship recipients:
- The AWIS Opportunity Scholarships for Career Re-entry are awarded to Heather Jensen and Gayatri Malhotra.
- The AWIS Distinguished Doctoral Research Scholarship is awarded to Judith Mwobobia.
- The First-Generation College Student Scholarships are awarded to Nisha Khatri and Kiara Concepcion Moreno.
- The Kirsten R. Lorentzen Scholarship is awarded to Emma Linscomb.
- The Dr. Vicki L. Schechtman Scholarship is awarded to Emily Cruz.
“AWIS is proud to award scholarships that will advance the STEM education and careers of these seven outstanding AWIS members,” said Meredith Gibson, CEO of AWIS. “We were inspired by their talent, curiosity, and determination, along with that of the other applicants. These women will advance their fields, create meaningful impact in their communities, and build the future that AWIS exists to champion.”
Thank you to the Educational Awards Committee for their efforts and dedication to reviewing the many applications and selecting the finalists:
- Deborah Ebere Agbakwuru
- Onyinyechi J. Amaechi
- Dr. Eileen Collyer
- Dr. Amber Dagel
- Megan Dwyer
- Dr. Elizabeth Hileman
- Dr. Katarzyna Kempinska
- Dr. Katy Kuo Korsmeyer
- Dr. Isabel Lam
- Sheila Medina
- Dr. Jessica Fae Stuart Myers
- Sophia Payne
- Dr. Brandy E. Phipps
- Nina Rajpurohit
- Dr. Ramya Ravindranathan
- Abosede Olusola Salami
- Dr. Shruti Shrestha
- Dr. Diviya Sinha
- Dr. Natasha Louise Tilston-Lunel
- Dr. Karen Yee
We are grateful for the generous support of members, donors, and partners who make these awards possible. You can help support the AWIS mission by donating, joining, or partnering with AWIS.
Learn more about AWIS’ scholarships and/or 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 12.3M 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 7,000 members. AWIS communications inspire over 67,000 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.