Scholarship Program
By enhancing the opportunities for women to enter the field through education, personal and professional growth, and the development of mentoring relationships within the technology community. Learn more below.
Our 2026 Scholarship Program application process is now open.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday, November 26, 2025 11:59 PM
Advancing Diversity Within the Technology Industry
The Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) Charitable Foundation awards annual scholarships to help women dedicated to furthering their education in the technology field. Our scholarship awards are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, members, community and industry friends.
The scholarship program is open to female candidates only. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Female
- US Citizen
- Major must be in an area of technology
- B.A or B.S qualifies
- Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how their area of study aligns with a career in technology
- There are no age requirements for scholarship applicants
- Prior recipients are not eligible to re-apply
- Must be an undergraduate attending a California, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona university or college (proof of enrollment or college acceptance letter required from finalists)
- College GPA of 3.0 or greater (transcript required from finalists)
- This is a needs-based scholarship. You will be required to provide proof of FAFSA eligibility and your SAI
If selected, you will be required to submit transcripts, GPA, FAFSA, a two-minute video, headshot and bio to share during our awards ceremony to highlight what the scholarship means to you.
The 2026 application process is now open!
Deadline is Wednesday, November 26, 2025 11:59 PM
AWT Charitable Foundation Scholarships Paid (Cumulative)
$465,360
2019
$540,360
2020
$585,360
2021
$630,360
2022
$750,360
2023
How has AWT scholarships helped our past scholars…
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First in my family to graduate.
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I was able to quit 1 of 2 jobs to focus on school.
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Helped my single mom pay for my college.
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I’m a child of immigrant parents and had to take it upon myself to fund my college. AWT was life-changing.
We are dedicated to the advancement of women in technology.
112
Scholarship Recipients
$750,360
Scholarship Funds Distributed
256
Community Award Nominations