Masters | PhDStipend only—$20,000

Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2026 (US$20,000 for graduate-level studies)

Last verified 12 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship provides $20,000 to one outstanding female graduate student pursuing a career in finance. The scholarship supports Master's or PhD students with less than 10 years of total work experience and less than five years in finance, pursuing careers in asset managem

Provider: Numerix
Host country: Multiple
Deadline: May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: * Female citizen of any country * Enrolled full-time in a Master's or PhD Finance program * Commenced post-graduate Finance studies between January 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027 * Less than 10 years of total work experience * Less than 5 years of professional experience in the financial field
Funding: Stipend only—$20,000
Study level: Masters | PhD
Deadline: May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

Key eligibility criteria

* Female citizen of any country
* Enrolled full-time in a Master's or PhD Finance program
* Commenced post-graduate Finance studies between January 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027
* Less than 10 years of total work experience

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Recorded funding information

Stipend only—$20,000

About the Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2026 (US$20,000 for graduate-level studies) (2026)

## Overview At Numerix, we are proud to support talented women in the capital markets through our annual Women in Finance Scholarship opportunity. As part of the ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of female finance leaders, Numerix will award a $20,000 scholarship to one outstanding graduate student pursuing a career in finance, with one half being paid to the educational institution and the other half being paid directly to the student. The Women in Finance Scholarship is aimed at encouraging and supporting talented women in the field of finance, particularly those pursuing careers in financial asset management, market risk management, structured finance, fixed-income, and derivatives within the capital markets. ## Eligibility To be eligible for the scholarship, you must: * Be enrolled and attending a Master's or PhD Finance program on a full-time basis * Have commenced your post-graduate Finance studies no earlier than January 1, 2026 or no later than February 1, 2027 * Have less than 10 years of total work experience, and less than 5 years of professional experience in the financial field * Be a female citizen of any country who is enrolled in a post-graduate program in Finance at an accredited university ## Benefits Numerix will award a $20,000 scholarship to one outstanding graduate student. One half of the scholarship ($10,000) will be paid to the educational institution and the other half ($10,000) will be paid directly to the student. The winner of the 2026 Women in Finance Scholarship will receive payment of the scholarship in late Summer 2026. ## How to apply Applications must be submitted by May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Applications are submitted via the "Apply Now" link on the scholarship page.

Funding information

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Stipend only—$20,000

Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2026 (US$20,000 for graduate-level studies) eligibility

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* Female citizen of any country
* Enrolled full-time in a Master's or PhD Finance program
* Commenced post-graduate Finance studies between January 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027
* Less than 10 years of total work experience
* Less than 5 years of professional experience in the financial field

Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2026 (US$20,000 for graduate-level studies) document information

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How to apply for the Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2026 (US$20,000 for graduate-level studies) 2026

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.numerix.com/women-in-finance-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: * Female citizen of any country * Enrolled full-time in a Master's or PhD Finance program * Commenced post-graduate Finance studies between January 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027 * Less than 10 years of total work experience * Less than 5 years of professional experience in the financial field. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2026 (US$20,000 for graduate-level studies) deadline & application timeline

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May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
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Who can apply for the Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2026 (US$20,000 for graduate-level studies)?+

* Female citizen of any country * Enrolled full-time in a Master's or PhD Finance program * Commenced post-graduate Finance studies between January 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027 * Less than 10 years of total work experience * Less than 5 years of professional experience in the financial field

What funding does the Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2026 (US$20,000 for graduate-level studies) offer?+

Listed funding: Stipend only—$20,000. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.numerix.com/women-in-finance-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: * Female citizen of any country * Enrolled full-time in a Master's or PhD Finance program * Commenced post-graduate Finance studies between January 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027 * Less than 10 years of total work experience * Less than 5 years of professional experience in the financial field. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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