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Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT) Scholars Program

The CWIT Scholars Program seeks to address the problem of women's underrepresentation in information technology (IT) and related fields (such as engineering), promote gender equality and enhance IT and engineering opportunities for women. CWIT Scholars are welcomed into an academic community and participate in a mentoring program connecting them to successful IT and engineering business professionals, outreach programs in middle and high schools to encourage girls to consider careers in IT and engineering, Computer Mania Day, service-learning opportunities, workshops and special internship opportunities.

Award Benefits and Application

Awards range from $5,000-$22,000 per year for four years. Students should submit an application for undergraduate admission, a separate scholarship application with two letters of recommendation, one from a science or technology teacher and one from someone familiar with the student's academic work and leadership qualities. Students are encouraged to apply by the early action admissions deadline of November 1 and must submit their completed scholarship application and supporting materials by January 15. Final award decisions are announced no later than March 31.

In Their Own Words

Tawny Barin, information systems
Penny Rheingans, Interim Director, CWIT Scholars Program and Associate Professor, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering

CWIT Scholars' Experience