Grants and scholarships for women in computer technology are generally available in large amounts.
Grants and scholarships for women in the field of computer technology are awarded at the graduate and undergraduate level. These awards are unified in their intent to encourage young women to pursue careers in science and technology and to diversify the field of computer technology so it is not the lone providence of men. Scholarships reserved for this purpose are awarded by independent foundations and by colleges and universities.
Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
Google awards the Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship annually to support women in the field of technology. The scholarship is available to undergraduate students entering their senior year or students enrolled in graduate programs.
Applicants must be enrolled in computer science or computer engineering programs and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4-point scale. The award is based on the student's academic record and history of leadership. All scholarship finalists and recipients are invited to attend the Annual Google Scholars' Retreat in Mountain View, California.
The scholarship amount is $10,000 in 2011.
Vanguard Scholarship
Vanguard, an investment management company headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, awards the Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship in partnership with Scholarship Management Services to women entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study in computer science, Web design, computer engineering or an information technology-related discipline. As of 2010, scholarships are awarded in amounts of up to $10,00 on the basis of academic excellence.
Up to 10 scholarships are awarded each year. The application process begins in August of each year.
Since its inception in 2004, the program has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships.
Florida A&M Scholarship
Florida A&M University awards the African American Women in Computer Science Scholarships to African American women enrolled in computer and information sciences, computer engineering or mathematics at Florida A&M.
A total of 19 scholarships may be awarded annually in amounts of $2,000 to $5,000 per semester as of 2011. The amount reflects a student's financial need.
Students are expected to have a grade point average of at least 2.5 and must be a United States citizen. Applications for fall semester scholarships are due Dec. 1 of the preceding year. Applications for spring semester scholarships are due Aug. 1 of the preceding year.
Association for Women in Science Scholarships
The Association for Women in Science awards scholarships at the graduate and undergraduate level. Women studying any of the STEM fields -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics -- are eligible to apply.
Undergraduate amounts from $500 to $1,000 in 2011 are awarded to women with outstanding academic records who exhibit commitment to extracurricular pursuits or have overcome substantial social barriers. A total of 25 awards are made annually, five to 10 of which are awarded at the undergraduate level.
Center for Women and Information Technology
The Center for Women and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County awards annual scholarships to undergraduate students. Women at UMBC enrolled in programs in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical and biological engineering, or a related field are eligible to apply.
Scholarships are merit-based and range from $5,000 to $22,000 in 2011. Applicants must submit two recommendations, one from a science or technology teacher and one from someone familiar with the applicant's academic record and leadership qualities.
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