Michigan Council of Women in Technology Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Michigan Council of Women in Technology
Introduction
MCWT awards scholarships to women who demonstrate interest, aptitude, and promise for careers in computer science and related technology fields. The program is supported by a broad coalition of partner companies and individual donors who champion a more diverse tech ecosystem in Michigan. Our goal is to encourage talented female students—both high school seniors and current college/university students—to pursue higher education and help Michigan become the leading state for girls and women in technology.
Who should apply
We provide financial support to women pursuing technology-related degrees. Awards are available to high school seniors planning to enroll and to students already attending Michigan colleges and universities at the associate, undergraduate, or graduate level.
Award details and recipient support
- Annual scholarship and grant amounts range from $2,000 to $5,000, and many awards may be renewed in subsequent years.
- MCWT involvement or participation is taken into account but is not a requirement for selection.
- Recipients receive more than financial aid: each scholar is paired with a leadership mentor during the award period and is supported in locating internship opportunities.
Program impact
- In 2025, the MCWT scholar cohort consisted of 43 awardees representing 17 colleges and universities across Michigan.
- Since 2002, MCWT has distributed $2.1 million in scholarships — a total of 452 awards given to 280 women.
Eligibility requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be a current resident of Michigan.
- Identify as female and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Be pursuing a technology-related degree for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time at a Michigan community college, college, or university in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree program.
- Provide documentation verifying the above eligibility criteria.
Eligible fields of study (examples)
Applicants must be enrolled full-time during the grant period in a tech-focused degree program. Examples of majors that typically qualify include, but are not limited to:
- Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Engineering
- Computer Information Systems
- Digital Forensics
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
Application process and timeline
- The application window for the 2026–2027 academic year opens October 1, 2025 and closes January 31, 2026.
- For the 2025–26 application cycle, MCWT will host three virtual Scholarship Application Drop-In Help Sessions to assist applicants with completing their materials. Any student with an open application will receive an invitation to attend these drop-in sessions.
Notes
Applicants are responsible for maintaining program requirements throughout the award period; MCWT may verify enrollment and eligibility.