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 Travel Grant, and vice versa. Additionally, both grants contain a no-show clause stating that if they were to cancel their registration or hotel room in any event, they will be responsible for reimbursing any grant money already paid to their respective source.

Please read the following grant guidelines carefully.

A.G. GRANT

Women in Engineering Affinity Group (AG) Grant

Thanks to the generous support of AMBA, we are once again excited to offer a limited number of grants to support Region 1 and Region 2 WIE Affinity Group Chairs in attending the WIE Forum USA East. There are 10 grants available, each valued at $595. 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: September 15, 2025

Eligibility:

  • WIE AG Chairs will be given priority.

  • 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 September 15th 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.

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 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).)

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

Apply for WIE AG Grant

CHARLES AND ROSE RUBENSTEIN TRAVEL GRANT

Charles and Rose Rubenstein Travel Grant

The Charles and Rose Rubenstein Travel 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, supports attendance at the IEEE Women in Engineering Forum USA East.

Grant Overview

  • Grant Amount: Up to $1,000 USD per recipient to offset registration and travel costs for the IEEE WIE Forum USA East.

  • Virtual Forum Exception: If the Forum is held virtually, the Rubensteins may offer an educational grant instead.

  • Alternative Use Cases: If the Forum does not take place, funds may be applied to the IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (ILC), Region meetings, WIE Committee meetings, or other educational opportunities, as determined by the IEEE Foundation Board in consultation with the Donors (if available).

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 (approximately 5 months before the Forum).

  • 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 Travel 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: March

  • Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

  • Evaluation & Selection: June – July

  • Notification of Acceptance: July 25, 2025

  • Grant Registration Deadline: August 29, 2025

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