Center for Women in Technology
The Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) empowers and prepares our scholars to be change agents in creating technology workplaces that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
About Our Program
Build together with a community of learners just like you–students energized by technology, computing, and engineering.
CWIT is closely aligned with the Cyber Scholars Program–interested students may apply to both.
You’re invited to join CWIT, where you will:
- Receive mentorship from upper-class students, professors, and industry professionals in the computing and engineering communities;
- Participate in networking and other professional development events;
- Have priority acceptance to live in the CWIT Living Learning Community housing;
- Earn a CWIT Scholar four-year scholarship and more!
Who Qualifies
Eligibility and Support
Eligibility
Am I Eligible For the Program?
First-year students of all genders pursuing one of the College of Engineering and Information Technology majors–computer science, information systems, business technology administration (with a technical focus), computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering–are eligible to apply.
Financial Support
How We Support Our Scholars
$5,000 / $10,000 / $15,000
Per academic year for in-state students
$10,000 / $15,000 / $22,000
Per academic year for out-of-state students
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Application Deadlines
Scholars Programs
Center for Women in Technology Scholars Application Deadline
The deadlines above are for application and admission to this scholars program only.
We strongly recommend submitting your application to UMBC by the Early Action or Priority deadline.
Through UMBC’s Center for Women in Technology (CWIT), Kayla Tomas discovered more than a scholarship, she found mentors, friends, and a community that celebrates women and other underrepresented groups in STEM.
Kayla Tomas, Information Systems
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