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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) Charitable Foundation awards annual scholarships to help women dedicated to furthering their education in the technology field. The purpose of the scholarships is to advance diversity within the technology industry 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. 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:

  • US Citizen
  • Have a high school or college GPA of 3.0 or greater (transcript required)
  • Be an undergraduate at a California university or college and provide proof of enrollment (or college acceptance letter if graduating high school)
  • Be focusing their education in an area of study in the technology field (the “T” in STEM)
  • There are no age requirements for scholarship applicants

 

Examples of Technology Majors which are eligible for scholarships:

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Hardware Engineering
  • Gaming
  • Coding
  • Security
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robotics

 

Examples of majors which are not applicable for scholarships include finance, mechanical engineering, science and biotech science fields.  For additional questions on specific fields of study, please contact scholarship@awtca.org.

Timeline for 2018 applications:

8/31        Applications due*

10/15      Scholarship winners will be notified

10/29      College transcript or college acceptance letter (if graduating high school) due to AWT

10/29      Headshot and bio due to AWT

11/15      Winners receive their checks at AWT’s Annual Wine Tasting and Fundraiser Event.

Winners are encouraged to attend this meaningful event with their families and to share their own stories at the awards ceremony. For those who cannot attend in person, their check will be mailed to them.

(*You will receive an automated response indicating your application has been received.)

We look forward to receiving your application.

If you have any questions, please email Julie Lowery scholarship@awtca.org.

 

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AWT (Advancing Women in Technology) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of women in technology through the endowment of educational scholarships and the creation of opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth, working closely with the business community to facilitate diversity and inclusion. Click here for more information.

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