Women in Technology Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Visionary Integration Professionals
For the last 18 years, the Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) program, has supported more 169 women pursuing a degree in computer science, information management systems, or another IT-related field. VIP is proud to help women in their journey to becoming the great thinkers, achievers, and creators of tomorrow’s information technology industry. WITS is proudly sponsored by Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a leading technology and system integration firm with over 1300 customers nationwide. We are honored to offer this opportunity to help women in the field of technology reach their academic goals and potential. The WITS program is made available annually to women across the United States, it launches during the first quarter with awards granted during the second quarter of each year. The WITS Program will grant multiple scholarship awards that value up to $2,500.00 per recipient.
Eligibility Requirements
At the time of award, students must be enrolled at, or accepted into, either a two or four‐year college or university within the United States for the current upcoming school year. At the time of scholarship payment, students must be enrolled for classes at a college or university within the United States for the Fall semester. These women must be planning a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or another related field.
Evaluation Criteria
The scholarship is based on this important criterion:
Application Instructions: After reviewing the application, please provide the requested information. If submitting via email, please use PDF or Word formats only. Failure to submit all requested information will result in disqualification. Please include the following items:
- Personal Information
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Thoughtful Response to Essay Questions
- Applicant Summary
- Community Service/ Extracurricular Activities
- Female, college-bound students (must be enrolled or accepted at a two or four-year university or college at the time of award)
- Must be a computer science, information systems, business information management, or other IT-related major.
- Meets application instructions listed above.