Various programs support women in tech through scholarships, grants, mentorship, and networking. Key initiatives by Google, AnitaB.org, Intel, Black Girls CODE, Women Who Tech, Facebook, Microsoft, and others empower women and girls pursuing STEM education, entrepreneurship, and leadership to close the gender gap in technology.
What Funding Opportunities Are Specifically Designed to Empower Women in Technology?
AdminVarious programs support women in tech through scholarships, grants, mentorship, and networking. Key initiatives by Google, AnitaB.org, Intel, Black Girls CODE, Women Who Tech, Facebook, Microsoft, and others empower women and girls pursuing STEM education, entrepreneurship, and leadership to close the gender gap in technology.
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Women Techmakers Scholars Program
This program, sponsored by Google, provides scholarships and community support to women pursuing degrees in computer science and technology fields. It aims to reduce the gender gap in tech by empowering women with financial aid, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
AnitaBorg Grace Hopper Celebration Scholarships
AnitaB.org offers scholarships to attend the annual Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the world’s largest gathering of women technologists. The scholarships cover registration, travel, and accommodation expenses, encouraging women to engage with industry leaders and peers.
Intel She Will Connect Fund
Intel’s initiative focuses on increasing access to technology for women and girls worldwide through training and education programs. The fund supports projects aimed at reducing gender disparity by providing resources and mentorship in STEM.
Black Girls CODE Scholarships
Black Girls CODE offers scholarships and grants to young women of color interested in technology and coding. These funding opportunities help increase diversity in tech by providing access to workshops, summer camps, and hackathons.
Women Who Tech Startup Challenge
Women Who Tech hosts an annual Startup Challenge that provides women-led tech startups with grant funding, mentorship, and exposure. This competition is specifically designed to empower female entrepreneurs in technology-driven fields.
Facebooks Women in Innovation Fund
Facebook (Meta) runs grants and investment funds targeted at supporting women-led startups and tech initiatives. The fund provides financial backing along with access to Facebook’s global network of resources and mentorship.
Microsoft Women in STEM Scholarship
Microsoft offers scholarships to women pursuing STEM degrees, particularly in computer science and related technology disciplines. The program combines financial support with internship opportunities and access to a global professional network.
The AnitaBorg Change Agent Award
This award recognizes and funds individuals and organizations championing gender equity in technology. Recipients receive financial grants to further their work supporting women in tech, including educational initiatives and leadership programs.
The Pivotal Ventures Fund
Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures invests in women-led companies and initiatives that advance social progress, including technology ventures. Their funding focuses on scalable solutions that empower women economically and socially through tech.
National Science Foundation ADVANCE Grants
While not exclusively for women, NSF ADVANCE grants specifically aim to increase the participation and advancement of women in academic STEM careers. These grants support institutional transformation to create equitable work environments in technology fields.
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