Overview
Here is a current list of scholarships that any women in computing can benefit from.
Scholarships
Buildium Women in Technology Scholarship
Awards one $2,500 scholarship each semester to a woman who can explain which female leader most inspires them to pursue their dreams, and why.
Submission Deadlines:
Fall 2018 Scholarship applications open on October 1st and close on November 1st. Spring scholarship rotation opens on March 15, 2019 and closes on April 15, 2019.
Microsoft Diversity Scholarship
Recipients receive paid registration to one of the following diversity conferences: Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, National Society of Black Engineers Conference, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference, Tapia Conference
Submission Deadlines:
The 2019 application period is now closed and will re-open in October 2019.
Women Techmakers Scholars Program
In honor of Dr. Anita Borg, who believed that technology affects all aspects of our economic, political, social and personal lives, Google awards this scholarship of $10,000 to female undergraduates based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background and demonstrated leadership.
Submission Deadlines:
The 2019 application period is now closed.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing
The NCWIT Collegiate Award honors the outstanding computing accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate women. Conferred annually, the award recognizes technical contributions to projects that demonstrate a high level of innovation and potential impact.
Submission Deadlines:
The 2019 application period is now closed.
Point Foundation Scholarship
Point Foundation (Point) is the nation’s largest higher education scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students. Point’s multifaceted support of its scholarship recipients (“scholars”) extends far beyond direct financial contribution toward the cost of their education. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development programs and events.
Submission Deadlines:
Applications open November 1 and close at January 28.
Palantir Scholarship for Women in Technology
10 finalists awarded grants and invited to Palantir HQ for workshops, select participants are selected for an internship.
Submission Deadlines:
The 2019 application period is now closed.
Grace Hopper Scholarship from Anita Borg Institute
Grace Hopper Conference is the largest conference celebrating women in computing. The Anita Borg institute, which organizes the conference, provides scholarships every year to those who apply.
Submission Deadlines:
The 2019 application period is now closed.