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Center for Women In Technology (CWIT) Scholars Program at UMBC

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Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$88,000

Application Deadline:

15/01/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) Scholars Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a four-year scholarship program designed to support women pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM-related fields. The program seeks to increase the representation of women in these fields and provide a supportive community for scholars to thrive academically and professionally.

They will get mentoring and networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, and industry professionals and a supportive community of like-minded scholars who share a passion for STEM via this scholarship.

Interested students can apply for the CWIT Scholars Program through the UMBC application portal. The application includes several short essays, two recommendation letters, and an interview. The application deadline for the program is typically in early January, and decisions are announced in March.

Eligibility Criteria For Center for Women In Technology (CWIT) Scholars Program at UMBC

The eligibility criteria for the Center for Women in Technology Scholars Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) are as follows:

  • Be a female student who is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or international student with a valid visa.
  • She must be an incoming first-year student at UMBC and planning to major in a STEM-related field, such as computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related fields.
  • Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 (weighted or unweighted).
  • Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
  • Be willing to participate actively in the CWIT Scholars Program and attend all required program events, including orientations, meetings, seminars, and community service activities.

To apply for the CWIT Scholars Program, interested students must submit an application through the UMBC application portal, which includes several short essays, two recommendation letters, and an interview. The application deadline for the program is typically in early January. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in an on-campus interview day, and final decisions will be announced in March.

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