Female students from across Whidbey Island were honored with scholarships and financial stipends April 14 by the American Association of University Women.

AAUW works throughout the year to raise funds to give $2,000 scholarships to each of the three public high schools.

The purpose of the scholarships and awards is to support girls with an interest and strong motivation for higher education to be able to attend colleges and especially to foster those who show a talent with STEM subjects, according to the association.

A $2,000 scholarship was awarded to Isla Dubendorf, South Whidbey High School, who is also a Washington Scholars Award winner. She is interested in veterinary medicine and was admitted as one of the select group of honors research students in Washington.

Amanda Hoesman-Foley from Coupeville High School, and Eri Horikawa from Oak Harbor High School also received $2,000 scholarships.

Arianna Marshall of Langley Middle School was awarded a stipend to attend a new program called Tech Trek, launched last year to provide middle school girls with a camp experience while immersing them in science, math, engineering and technology. Also, Amara Garibyan, Mallorie Mitchum and Lucy Clements of South Whidbey High School got small stipends for being leading achievers in science, math and technology.

Several other students from Coupeville and Oak Harbor schools received the stipends as well.