The Foundation is a non-profit organization which invests in women's future in the fields of engineering and technical science by:

• Supporting academic achievement including student scholarships;
• Offering volunteer and leadership opportunities within the Foundation;
• Awarding organizational grants to qualified programs including professional and leadership development.

April is the month for donations to our Memorial Scholarship to honor Maxine Shelly Turner, founding member of the Rho chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon, who was one of the 32 people lost to the tragic events at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. Thank you to all who have helped us reach our goal of endowment level in prior years. Donations are still welcome through the course of April, as it will further secure the future of these scholarships.
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Our 2025 A.O.E. National Foundation Scholarship Application is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2026 for our next application window
2025 Scholarship recipients will be informed in early June.

Please congratulate our 2024 Scholarship Recipients!

Grant requests are reviewed on a monthly basis. Click grants for the applicable forms and apply now!

For corporations who would like to learn more about opportunities to support strongly technical women with high levels of leadership and integrity, click here to learn more about donation levels and options.

We are always looking for new volunteers to help us with our mission. Host a Foundation meet and greet session for Alpha Omega Epsilon alumnae and women engineers/scientists in your area, participate on our Scholarship Recipient Selection Panel each May, help us out with research on particular subjects or hold a fundraiser. If you are passionate about providing educational opportunities to women in engineering and technical sciences that enhance personal, professional, and academic development, we need your help! We are a working board and are looking for volunteers to serve as Directors. For information more about volunteer opportunities, please contact us at foundation@aoefoundation.org.

Upcoming Director Openings:

• Chair
• Director of Communications
• Director of Alum Relations
• Director of Development

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Social Media Volunteer
• Front End Website Developer
• Scholarship Recipient Selection Panel
• Salesforce Data Management