The Perspektywy Education Foundationand Intel Corporation - as part of many years of cooperation to increase the participation of women in the new technology industry - are starting a new edition of scholarship program for girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
In the previous edition of the program, 50 female students of technical faculties were supported.
The "New Technologies for Women - Ukraine" scholarship program is aimed at Ukrainian students, Ph.D. students, and graduates of secondary schools (starting technical studies in autumn 2024) who are in a difficult financial / life situation due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The program includes:
- 10-month financial scholarship in the amount of PLN 12,000 gross (paid in two tranches),
- technical and soft skills workshops with experts from Intel Technology Poland,
- career counseling sessions and participation in the Buddies mentoring Program,
and free participation in Perspektywy Women in Tech 2025 - the biggest STEM, Tech & IT event for women in Europe and Asia.
The "New Technologies for Women - Ukraine" program is addressed at:
- Ukrainian students and Ph.D. students studying at Polish technical and university colleges in STEM fields (list of tech-universities),
-Ukrainian high school graduates, starting their studies in the field of STEM in the academic year 2024/2025,
with:
-communicative level of English,
-status of a student / doctoral student for the entire next academic year,
-certificate from the university confirming the status of a student / doctoral student.
Applications for the program are accepted until June 30th, 2024. Applicants will be informed about the results by 30th August 2024.
More about the program:https://www.stypendiadladziewczyn.pl/ukraine/
Program coordinator: Agnieszka Cichocka / a.cichocka@perspektywy.pl
„New Technologies for Women - Ukraine” scholarship program is a perfect combination of Intel values, as well as philanthropy objectives: support advanced STEM education; promote entrance of women into careers in STEM; social justice. Last year over 150 applications were submitted, which proves that the demand for the program is huge. At Intel, we are happy to keep on bringing value and help female students from Ukraine to develop their passion and education, even when their life circumstances are difficult. Good luck to all applicants!” (Irina Ledyaeva Public Affairs Lead, Intel Corporation, Poland).
Perspektywy Women in Tech is part of the Perspektywy Educational Foundation, which has been operating since 1989. We inspire, connect and support women in technologies, science and innovation. We encourage them to choose education in the STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). We help them enter the job market and build spectacular careers - in industry, science or by developing their own tech startup. This way we support the emergence of a generation of self-aware women leaders who will change the tech world.
