Available Grants

There are two sources of grants available to help offset or cover the costs of attending the forum. Recipients may only receive one grant, though they may apply for both — meaning, those awarded the WIE Affinity Group (AG) grant will not be eligible for the Charles and Rose Rubenstein WIE Forum Grant, and vice versa. Additionally, both grants contain a no-show clause stating that if the recipient were to cancel their registration or hotel room in any event, they will be responsible for reimbursing to the Grantor any grant money already disbursed.

Both grants give precedence to new eligible applicants.

Please read the following guidelines carefully.

A.G. GRANT

Women in Engineering Affinity Group (AG) Grant

WIE are once again excited to offer a limited number of grants (valued at $595) to support Region 1 and Region 2 WIE Affinity Group Chairs in attending the WIE Forum USA East. These grants will cover the following:

Grant Details:

  • Matching Funds Requirement: Each approved grant must be matched by your region, company, personal funding, or section. These funds are not intended to replace any Section or Region matching fund requirements.

  • Grant Amount: Up to a value of $595, reimbursed toward registration and hotel costs.

  • Application Submission Deadline: June 27, 2025

  • Evaluation & Selection: June – July
  • Notification of Acceptance: July 25, 2025
  • Grant Recipients must register to attend Forum by: August 29, 2025

Eligibility:

  • WIE AG Chairs will have priority over other applicants, but first-time applicants will be given higher consideration over AG Chairs who have received 2 or more grants in the past.

  • If there are available grants after the WIE AG Chairs have been awarded, other active section officers who are also WIE members may be considered.

Application Process:

  • Complete the online application form by the June 27th deadline.

  • Region WIE Coordinators will review and endorse your application, and forward it to Charles Rubenstein, WIE Forum USA East Treasurer.

  • Final grant selections will be communicated directly to applicants by July 25, 2025.

Important Information:

  • No-show Policy: If selected for the grant but unable to attend, you will be responsible for canceling your hotel and registration; alternatively, you will be held responsible for reimbursing the WIE Forum for any grant funds disbursed on your behalf.

  • One Grant Per Applicant: Recipients of the Rubenstein WIE Forum Grant will not be eligible for this grant.

  • Priority for New Applicants: First-time applicants will be given priority. (On the form, please indicate if you have received this grant in previous years, and specify the year(s).)

Questions?

For any questions or more details, please reach out to your regional WIE Coordinators:

Apply for WIE AG Grant

CHARLES AND ROSE RUBENSTEIN WIE FORUM GRANT

Charles and Rose Rubenstein WIE Forum Grant

The Charles and Rose Rubenstein WIE Forum Grant offers up to two (2) $1,000 USD grants annually to active Women in Engineering (WIE) members in IEEE Region 1 and Region 2 who aspire to leadership roles, such as Section WIE Affinity Group Chairs or Region WIE Coordinators. The grant, made possible by the Rubenstein Fund of the IEEE Foundation, is offered to offset registration and travel costs to attend the IEEE Women in Engineering Forum USA East.

Eligibility

  • Active IEEE WIE members located in IEEE Regions 1 and/or 2.

  • Minimum of 3 years of consecutive IEEE volunteer experience, with significant contributions to IEEE activities and services.

Application Requirements

  • Submit an application detailing your IEEE and WIE volunteer roles, along with a travel expense budget (registration, hotel, and travel).

  • Deadline: June 27, 2025

  • Cost-Sharing Expectation: Applicants must secure matching funding from their section, region, employer, or other personal sources.

Grant Recipient Obligations

  • No-show Policy: If a recipient cancels their attendance, they will be ineligible for this or any other WIE grant for three (3) years. Recipients will also reimburse the Grant Fund for any hotel or travel cancellation charges incurred.

  • Exclusivity: Applicants may only receive one grant per year (either the Rubenstein WIE Forum Grant or the WIE Affinity Group (AG) Grant).

Nomination and Selection

  • Nomination Process: Self-nominated with two (2) references. Each section can nominate only one (1) candidate. Please provide:

    • A recommendation from your Section Executive Committee (ExCom).

    • A recommendation from your Region Executive Committee (ExCom).

  • Selection Committee: Composed of Forum Organizing Chairs, Region Coordinators, and Steering Committee members (excluding the donors).

Grant Selection Timeline

  • Nomination Period Opens: Now open!

  • Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

  • Evaluation & Selection: June – July

  • Notification of Acceptance: July 25, 2025

  • Grant Registration Deadline: August 29, 2025

Questions?

For any questions or more details, please reach out to your regional WIE Coordinators:

Apply for Rubenstein Grant