Women in Computing Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Loadview
Dotcom-Monitor would like to encourage and support female undergraduate students who are pursuing careers in computing by assisting them with the rising cost of higher education. Each year one applicant will be selected to receive the Dotcom-Monitor Women in Computing Scholarship of $1,000 to support their education and pursuit of a career in computing.
Scholarship Eligibility
The Dotcom-Monitor Women in Computing Scholarship is open to female students currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applicants should have either already declared their major or have completed at least one academic year in computer science, computer engineering, or closely related technical field.
Application Details
We will begin accepting applications on July 1, 2023. To apply, please submit responses to the questions below along with your college/university transcripts (or other verification of enrollment/major declaration) and general information through our online application (all documents should be in PDF format). The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST. Contact us with any questions.
Essay Submission
Submit essays answering the following three questions. One essay per question—max 500 words per essay.
General Information
Tell us about yourself. What is your technology background? What appeals to you about becoming a woman in STEM?
STEM Power
What kind of power does the degree you seek hold? How does it affect our world today, and how do you plan to use your degree to further advance the field?
Influence
Why do you think women should pursue computing? What can women provide to this field? How would you encourage women to join this field?
The winner will be announced on May 1, 2024.
Note: Applicants may reapply each year, but can only be awarded the scholarship once.
Go to Scholarship Application