2026 AWT Scholarship – Application Event Page

Unlock Your Future & Empower Your Education with the AWT Scholarship

The 2026 Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) Scholarship application is now open!
This scholarship supports women pursuing degrees in technology and aims to empower the next generation of innovators and leaders in the tech industry.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2025

Who Should Apply?

Undergraduate CECS students who meet the following qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0+
  • Proof of FAFSA eligibility
  • Passionate about pursuing a degree and career in technology
  • Able to thoughtfully share personal experiences and future goals

Scholarship Award

  • $7,500 per recipient
  • 12–17 scholarships awarded annually
  • students have a strong track record of success, including ~7 recipients in 2024

Apply Online

Tip: Judges value thoughtful and authentic short-answer responses. Share a short personal story on what this scholarship would mean to them, why they majored in “technology” and what impact they plan on having in the future.

*AWT has awarded between 12-17 scholarships a year, and the $$ amount is $7,500 each. Several students have received this recently and including around seven students in 2024.