“We are excited to receive another round of exceptional applicants and look forward to helping young women across the country achieve their IT career goals,” said Jonna Ward, CEO of VIP. “I want to encourage and inspire the next generation of female technology leaders.”
The VIP WITS program offers multiple scholarships of up to $2,500 each, to women pursuing a career in computer science, information technology (IT), management information systems, or another technology-related discipline. Applicants must be enrolled at, or accepted to, a two or four-year college or university in the U.S. for the 2021-2022 academic school year. Candidates are assessed on the following criteria:
- Academic Performance
- Applicant Summary and Essay Response
- Community Service and Extracurricular Activities
- Leadership Qualities and Experience
For more details about the 2021 WITS program and to apply for the scholarship, download the application packet here.