Cloud service provider Navisite has announced a scholarship programme to help close the gender gap in tech; and encourage young women to go after their dreams in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).
The Navisite’s Next Steminist programme kicks off with three $10,000 awards. They will be granted to eligible female candidates who are currently pursuing or plan to pursue a degree in STEM.
According to the US Census Bureau, women represent nearly half of the US workforce, yet only 27% are represented in STEM. Navisite’s scholarship was created to help turn the tide on female underrepresentation by encouraging more young women as they transition to college and beyond to explore their interests in STEM. The programme is available to anyone 25 years old or younger who identifies as female; and is a high school graduate or current undergraduate student enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university. Interested applicants have until 17 May 2021 to apply.
PAVING WAY FOR FUTURE FEMALE LEADERS
“It’s crucial that today’s leaders and companies help pave the way for future female leaders and innovators in technology,” stated Gina Murphy, President and COO of Navisite. “Too often, pursuing a degree in STEM is not even on the radar as a viable career path for young women.
“It’s important we reach out early when young women are making decisions about their education. We’re proud to be able to offer support through our ‘Next Steminist’ scholarship programme to help alleviate the financial burden and empower aspiring young steminists to pursue their goals.”
PROMOTING WOMEN IN STEM
“Time and again, the research shows that greater gender equality and workplace diversity leads to more productive, successful companies,” commented Mark Clayman, CEO of Navisite. “It’s incumbent upon tech companies like ours to do their part to help promote female STEM talent; their perspective is needed to drive innovation and help fill the widening IT skills gap.”
The Navisite Next Steminist programme is administered by Scholarship America; the largest US designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programmes for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. For information on eligibility and how to apply, click here.
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