The Progress STEM Scholarship Series
Supporting the next global generation of technology leadership.
Meet Our RecipientsLaunched in 2019, the Progress STEM scholarship series supports students studying computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems. The series consists of the Mary Székely Scholarship (United States), the Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM (India), and the Women in STEM Scholarship (Bulgaria).
The application period for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 10 – April 13, 2026. We encourage all eligible students to apply.
United States:
Mary Székely Scholarship
Established in 2019 to honor Progress co-founder Mary Székely, the Progress Mary Székely Scholarship is a $10,000 renewable scholarship for a student in Massachusetts.
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Bulgaria:
Women in STEM Scholarship
The Progress Women in STEM Scholarship Program includes two one-time scholarships worth 1,600 EUR. Women in their second, third, and fourth years of study at accredited public universities are eligible to apply.
Progress also contributes to the Women in Tech program at the American University of Bulgaria (AUBG).
India: Akanksha Scholarship for
Women in STEM
The Progress Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM is a renewable scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and educational expenses for two women in India pursuing their undergraduate degrees. “Akanksha” is a Sanskrit word that translates to “aspire” - a state of mind and spirit embodied by the students who receive this award.
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