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Laya Wiesner Award
Established in 1980 for former MIT First Lady Laya Wiesner, a tireless champion of women at the Institute, this annual award is presented to the undergraduate woman student who has most enhanced MIT community life. Nominations will open in Spring 2023.
Visit MIT Awards (login required) or email awards-wiesner@mit.edu to nominate someone.
A list of previous award winners can ve viewed here.
Laya Wiesner Community Award
Since 1999 the annual Laya Wiesner Community Award has been given to a member or friend of the MIT community for conspicuously effective service that reflects Mrs. Wiesner’s concerns for enhancing life at the Institute and in the world at large. Nominations are now closed for Spring 2024. Find our more here.
Email wleague@mit.edu to nominate someone.
A list of previous winners can be viewed here.
Elizabeth W. Johnson Fellowship
This annual award honors the legacy of former MIT First Lady Elizabeth Johnson’s concern for the environment by enabling an Institute undergraduate to pursue his or her interest in environmental studies.
Contact the Priscilla King Gray Public Service center at 617-253-0742 or pkgcenter@mit.edu for more information or to nominate a recipient.
Rebecca M. Vest Fellowship
This annual fellowship, established in 2005 in honor of former MIT First Lady Rebecca M. Vest, supports an MIT student in an IAP or summer service project benefitting women and their families in the Greater Boston area.
Contact the Priscilla King Gray Public Service center at 617-253-0742 or pkgcenter@mit.edu for more information or to nominate a recipient.
MIT Women's League Scholarships
We're proud to support women undergraduates at MIT through the Women's League Scholarship, administered by Student Financial Services and funded through endowment income and proceeds from the FX and the Community Craft Fair.
Donations to the fund are gratefully accepted! Learn more about how to contribute.
Christine Reif Professional Development Award
Named for MIT Women's League Honorary Chair Christine Reif, this award supports members of MIT's Spouses & Partners community. Those who have recently arrived at MIT can struggle with the loss of their family support network, difficulties communicating in English, and financial and career concerns. This annual award reimburses eligible applicants up to $500 for activities related to their job search and career development. Expenses eligible for reimbursement are classes, conference registration fees, and professional organization membership dues. Our hope is that these educational and networking opportunities will support our members’ professional growth and development and enable them to continue their career track while supporting their spouses or partner’s studies and research at MIT. We're proud to honor Christine Reif's legacy with this ongoing award! Learn More & Apply
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The Laya Weisner Awards 2019
January 31, 2020
In May of 2019 these two prestigious awards were presented to Jessica Quaye and Patricia-Maria Weinmann for their contributions to improving the quality of life at MIT and beyond.
PKG Fellowships 2019
January 31, 2020
Every summer, the MIT Women’s League funds two fellowships with the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center. Learn more about our scholars from Summer 2019.