ABC Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship 2026

Overview

ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, an Illinois-based wildlife management firm, pays the Women in STEM Academic Scholarship to female students pursuing STEM degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. Notably, non-U.S. citizens are eligible, a useful detail for international students already enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. programme. The 2026 cycle closes 1 July 2026.

Benefits

• Primary award: $1,000.
• Up to nine additional secondary awards available, with amounts confirmed at award time.
• Funds may be used for tuition, projects, medical expenses, housing, transportation, or any education-related expense, no usage restriction.

Eligibility

• Identify as female.
• Enrolled or continuing at an accredited U.S. institution at undergraduate or graduate level.
• STEM major as defined by the U.S. National Science Foundation: natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, technology, computer science. Social sciences are not eligible.
• Non-U.S. citizens are eligible, provided enrolment at a U.S. institution is current or confirmed.
• Employees of ABC Wildlife and their children are not eligible.

How to apply

1. Open the source link to read the current essay prompt.
2. Write an essay of up to 1,000 words on the prompt.
3. Gather proof of enrolment and one academic reference letter.
4. Email the package, essay, proof of enrolment, and reference letter, to grants@abcwildlife.com with the subject line “Women in STEM Scholarship”.
5. Submit before 1 July 2026.