Michigan Council of Women in Technology offering scholarships to high school and college girls

Terry Jacoby
January 28, 2022, 3 years ago

If any high school or college girls (senior year through junior year in college) are interested in a tech or computer science career, the Michigan Council of Women in Technology has several scholarships up to $5k.

MCWT provides scholarships to women who have the interest, aptitude, and potential for a successful career in computer science. A strong network of partner companies and individuals who support a diverse Technology industry in Michigan makes this program possible.  The scholarship program encourages talented female students to continue their higher education and ultimately help Michigan become the No. 1 state for girls and women in technology.

In 2021, the MCWT scholar class included 40 recipients; those scholarships had a value of $146,000. And since 2006, MCWT has provided 214 women with scholarships totaling more than $1.54 million.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current Michigan resident
United States citizen
Female student with a GPA of 3.0 or better
Enrolled (or will be enrolled) full-time in a Michigan university

Applicant must be able to provide documentation showing she meets these requirements.

For more information or for an application, click HERE

[Michigan Council of Women in Technology]