Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Sponsored by Connect
Overview
Connect Future Leaders in Technology is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and supporting the next generation of IT leaders. The program focuses on identifying promising students pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM disciplines and helping them advance academically and professionally. Scholarships are awarded to selected recipients to reduce financial barriers and support career development in technology fields. The organization maintains an inclusive approach, accepting applications from candidates around the world.
Description: A scholarship-focused nonprofit that supports undergraduate STEM students preparing for careers in IT and technology leadership.
- Mission: develop future IT leaders
- Target: undergraduate STEM students
- Primary support: scholarship awards
- Scope: international applicant eligibility
Eligibility & Selection
Applications are accepted globally from current undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines. Winners are selected by a committee using criteria established by the Future Leaders in Technology Board of Directors. The selection process balances objective academic measures with qualitative assessments of potential and ambition. Applicants are evaluated to identify those most likely to benefit from and contribute to leadership in technology.
Eligibility: Open to current undergraduate students in STEM fields; applications accepted from around the world.
Selection: Winners are chosen by a committee based on factors set by the Board, including academic record, test scores, recommendations, and a personal essay describing future goals.
- Open international application pool
- Committee-based selection overseen by the Board
- Criteria include GPA, test scores, recommendations, and essay
- Emphasis on potential and future goals
History & Funding
Established in 2010, Connect Future Leaders in Technology is organized as a separate US 501(c)(3) corporation. The program is supported by donations from the Connect community and other contributors who fund scholarship awards. All donations are directed to scholarship awards for current students, ensuring donor support directly benefits recipients. Governance, program priorities, and award criteria are overseen by the Board of Directors.
History of the Award: Founded in 2010 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to provide scholarships to undergraduate STEM students pursuing technology careers.
Funding: Supported by community and donor contributions; all donations go directly to scholarship awards.
- Founded in 2010
- Registered US 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Funded by donations from the Connect community and other donors
- Donations are applied directly to scholarship awards