AWT Charitable Foundation
AWT formed the Scholarship Foundation in 2006, in support of its philanthropic objectives of providing scholarship funds to women and girls working or studying in the field of technology. The AWT Scholarship program provides funding to further educational objectives of women pursuing careers in technology.
Gifts to charitable funds are welcome at any time and in any amount. For more information about the AWT Charitable Foundation, please contact Nora Lesnet, Director of Charitable Foundation.
Donations accepted through PayPal or by check.
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AWT
Attn: Nora Lesnet, Director of Charitable Foundation
P.O. Box 12962
Newport Beach, CA 92658
We thank you for your generous donations to the AWT Charitable Foundation!
AWT Scholarship Program
The Association for Women in Technology established the AWT Charitable Foundation 501(c)(3) to provide scholarships for women in Southern California who desire to study technology at vocational schools, community colleges, or four-year institutions. The Foundation’s scholarship program supports the mission of AWT to increase the number of careers for women in technology, foster career advancement through professional development and education, and provide a support network for women in technology.
Since the founding of the AWT Foundation, AWT has awarded multiple scholarships and raised over $20,000 in scholarship dollars. Most students receive some form of financial assistance to make their higher education experience possible, and AWT is passionate about providing opportunities to fund women in the field of technology. As evidence of your strong commitment to AWT, last year’s Annual Scholarship Campaign provided $2,500 to student aid funds, exceeding all previous year’s campaigns.
These awards are possible through the generous support of our members, community and industry friends. These individuals and companies, through their commitment to higher education, play an active role in the future of information technology.
2010 AWT Scholarship Criteria
The Association for Women in Technology (AWT) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote education, further professional development and increase opportunities for women and girls interested in the technology field. Each year AWT grants a minimum of one award to a southern California college student which submits and meets the following criteria.
NOTICE: Not all students or colleges who submit will receive an award. AWT reserves the right to determine the number of awards granted and the amount of the award granted to approved awardees. Awards are subject to fund raising revenue and approval by the AWT governing board of directors.
Criteria and essay for AWT Scholarship:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Freshman, Sophomore, and Juniors
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated contribution in increasing diversity in computer science or technical field of study
- Acceptance to serve as an AWT Student Ambassador for the 2010-2011 academic year, which includes volunteering for AWT events and functions at 6 hours per quarter.
Essay (2 Portions):
- In what ways have you contributed to increasing diversity in technology?
Please give examples of any leadership roles you have been involved with in this regard.
- How will receiving the AWT Student Award contribute to your education?
Time Line:
- Acceptance of Applications: February 1 to June 4, 2010.
Submit proof of criteria and word document essays with a photo that may be used on the awtsocal.org website to Nora Lesnet Director of Charitable Foundation via email address nora@awtsocal.org
- Review of Applications: June to August, 2010.
- Award to Student: August, 2010.
- Congratulations Gathering: August or September, 2010 TBD
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