Resources
Conferences and Workshops
Capital Region Celebration of Women in Computing
- CAPWIC provides a low-cost, regionally tailored, small conference for women and minorities in computing
- Abstract submissions are due typically in the Winter
- CAPWIC also offers student scholarships to attend the conference, with applications due in the Winter
- Groups of students can register to attend the conference together
Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC)
- GHC is the largest tech conference in the world for women and nonbinary people.
- Run my AnitaB.org
- Strives to uplift, connect, inspire and guide individuals in tech
- Keep an eye on deadlines and dates here
Grad Cohort Workshop for Women
- CRA-WP annually holds this workshop for women in computing-related studies
- Interact with about 20 senior female researchers and professionals
- 2 day workshop to provide career and educational success tools to female-identifying grad students in the CS field
- Deadline for 2025 cohort applications will soon be declared so keep updated here
Scholarships and Fellowships
AAUW Fellowships and Grants
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers a variety of fellowships and grants to support women pursuing academic work and research in STEM fields. These include the American Fellowships, International Fellowships, and Selected Professions Fellowships. Each program is designed to provide financial support for women at different stages of their academic and professional careers, from graduate studies to postdoctoral research. Find out more information about the application and review process here
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. The fellowship provides three years of financial support, including an annual stipend and a cost of education allowance. This prestigious award is open to women in STEM and aims to foster diverse participation in science and engineering. Find out more information about the application and review process here
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) offers numerous scholarships to support women pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science, and related fields. These scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students and aim to help women achieve their academic and professional goals in STEM disciplines. Find out more information about the application and review process here
Computing Research Association - Widening Participation (CRA-WP)
CRA-WP, previously CRA-W, strives to uplift and create positive impact for underrepresented groups in computing research and education. By conducting workshops and having numerous scholarships and awards CRA-W continuously works to motivate individuals to reach their career and educational horizons. Find out more information here