Scholarships for High School Seniors and GET-IT Students;  Laptop Applications 

The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is pleased to announce its seventh annual university scholarship, research grant and laptop grant program, aimed at encouraging deserving female students to pursue information technology and technical careers. The 2010 competition commences immediately;  and is open to women, of all ages, pursuing technology degrees and certifications at the college level.

The program covers one high school senior ($20,000),  one undergraduate-level ($15,000) and one graduate-level student ($15,000), enrolled in technology program college/university courses for the 2010/2011 academic year. There is also a graduate or undergraduate research grant ($3,000) and three laptop/printer combination grants given to deserving students. The total value of these scholarships and grants is $60,000.

Additionally, any student involved in the MCWTF GET-IT program (Girls Exploring Together: Information Technology) is eligible to apply for one new scholarship for high school seniors entering college or taking college-level courses in the fall of 2010.

All application deadlines are February 10, 2010 to be considered for the 2010 fall semester.

All award amounts are listed on the applications, which can be accessed by clicking the links below. Please access the applications here. Each form also lists applicant eligibility requirements:

• University Scholarship and Research Grant Application
• GET-IT Student Scholarship Application
• Laptop Application