Ada I. Pressman Memorial Scholarship

Ada Irene Pressman, a former member and president of SWE, was recognized as a pioneer in combustion control and burner management for supercritical power plants. With this expertise she managed design teams at power generating plants throughout the world. The Ada I. Pressman Memorial Scholarship is renewable for five years. All engineering majors are eligible. Those who identify as a woman and pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program may apply for this scholarship. Students who attend an ABET-accredited community college program full-time are also eligible. Applicants do not have to be a member of SWE to be eligible for SWE scholarships. SWE considers academic achievements, participation in extracurricular or volunteer activities, and interest in engineering. A personal reference and STEM reference are required. The personal reference must be a person who has known the applicant for two or more years and who is not a relative or member of the applicant's family. For the STEM reference, it is highly recommended that the reference be someone in a STEM field who is familiar with the applicant's academic work. The references must submit the recommendation letters by the deadline stated. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Society of Women Engineers for more information.