Emmy Noether Awards
Mission
The Emmy Noether Awards seek top aspiring female research scientists in any STEM field. The program provides financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them pursue research-focused STEM careers.
The Awards
- One Gold Medalist – Up to $75,000 (up to $25,000 per year for three years of a qualified research-based graduate program)
- Two-Silver Medalists – $25,000 each for a qualified research-based graduate program
- Up to 10 Emmy Noether Scholars – $2,000 upon college enrollment, plus access to a network of young female research scientists and information on internships and STEM opportunities
The Emmy Noether Awards will determine one gold medalist, two silver medalists, and up to 10 Emmy Noether Scholars. The gold medalist will be awarded up to $75,000 ($25,000 for each year they are in a graduate level program up to 3 years). The two silver medalists will be awarded $25,000 each for a qualified graduate level program. The Emmy Noether Scholars will receive a $2,000 scholarship upon enrollment into college, and all will join a network of young female aspiring research scientists and will be offered information on internship and networking opportunities.
Requirements:
- Female high school senior
- Lives in or goes to school in LA or MS
- ACT Score of 28 or higher
- Intends to pursue a research-based STEM graduate degree and career (Ph.D. or M.S. research programs)
Examples of qualifying career aspirations: any laboratory researcher (Ph.D. or M.S. programs), research-focused engineers (such as aerospace or computer engineer programs), research scientists in fields such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, or environmental science.
PLEASE NOTE: Students planning to pursue clinical or professional healthcare careers – such as physicians (M.D.), physician assistants, nurses (R.N.), dentists, pharmacists, physical or occupational therapists, or veterinarians – are not eligible for this award. The program supports students pursuing research-based STEM graduate degrees only. If you are selected for this scholarship and later choose to pursue one of the careers listed above, you will no longer be eligible to receive the award.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY if you intend to pursue a non-research or clinical/medical career path, as this opportunity is designed to support students committed to research or academic/faculty career paths.