WIT Scholarship Application 2026

The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) is pleased to announce that we will once again award scholarships to deserving college students who identify as women and are currently pursuing a technology-related field of study. We are proud to continue recognizing Itero Group as the exclusive Scholarship Sponsor for this program.

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Women in Tech Awards, TCCP is excited to double the scholarship dollars awarded this year, expanding our impact and support for the next generation of women in technology

Three scholarships in total will be awarded – one for $2,000, one for $3,000 and one for $4,000 exclusively for a non-traditional age woman who is enrolled full-time in either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program and pursuing a tech-related field of study!

Scholarship recipients will be notified of their status by June 5, 2026 and will be formally recognized as a part of our annual Women In Technology Awards event on September 30, 2026.

To qualify, current students must meet the following criteria:

Identify as women;
Enrolled full-time at either a 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education in Central Pennsylvania during the 2026-2027 academic year;
Demonstrate a commitment to one or more technology-related disciplines in computing, engineering and/or life sciences; and
Articulate a vision for how they will become an active leader/role model for other women in the technology industry throughout their careers.

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Academic Performance
Student Leadership
Future Impact on the Women In Technology community

The application deadline is May 1, 2026.

For additional information regarding this year’s Women In Technology Awards event and/or the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania, please visit: https://www.tccp.org/witawards2026/

Applicant's Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

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Phone*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

College/University where applicant is currently enrolled*

County where college/university is located:*

To be considered, college must be located in one of the 23 counties in the Central Pennsylvania region.

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Year of High School Graduation

ex: 2021

Anticipated Degree Upon Graduation:*

i.e. Bachelor of Computer Science, etc

Anticipated Graduation Year:*

Cumulative Grade Point Average:*

Major/Minor:*

Personal Statement: What will be your contribution to the technology industry post-graduation? 500-1000 words*

Provide links to Tech Projects/Achievements you would like to share:

List any relevant extracurricular activities, internships and/or employment opportunities:*

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Letter of recommendation from a Professor is required. Your application will not be complete without a letter of recommendation from one of your current or past professors. Please ask your professor to email this letter of reference directly to tina@tccp.org before the May 1, 2026 deadline. The subject line of the email from the professor must contain your full name to ensure that it is matched with this online application.

Please provide the full name of the professor providing your recommendation letter:*

Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 5, 2026 and will be an invited guest of TCCP at our annual Awards celebration held on September 30, 2026.

By clicking this button, I understand that it's my responsibility to ensure that a letter of recommendation is submitted by my professor. I understand that if a letter of recommendation is not submitted by my professor before the May 1, 2026 deadline, my scholarship application will not be considered.

Learn more about the 10th Annual Women in Technology Awards