Women in Tech Scholarship Sponsored by Nucamp and Google Cloud
Last Updated: September 10th 2024
Helping to Bridge the Gender Gap Through Coding and Technology Training.
Empowering Women in Technology: Google Women in Tech Scholarship by Nucamp
The tech industry continues to grow rapidly, but women remain underrepresented, especially in software development and IT leadership roles. Financial constraints, limited access to resources, and underrepresentation often hinder women's pursuit of tech careers. The Google Women in Tech Scholarship aims to address these challenges.
This scholarship opens doors for women to acquire essential coding and web development skills, paving their way into the growing tech landscape. Let's explore what this opportunity offers to aspiring women technologists.
About the Scholarship
The Google Women in Tech Scholarship, offered through Nucamp, aims to increase diversity in tech by supporting women's coding education. Key features include:
- Covers 25% of tuition for three bootcamps:
- Suitable for beginners and those advancing their skills
- Provides structured, flexible learning with hands-on projects
- Designed for working professionals, students, and career changers
- Offers access to an inclusive community with mentorship opportunities
Nucamp's bootcamps, backed by Google, provide high-quality, affordable education to help women thrive in tech careers. The program not only builds technical skills but also fosters a supportive network for ongoing guidance and support.
Impact on the Tech Industry
Although women make up 47% of all employed adults in the US, they only hold 24% of the technology positions. Why is there still a gender gap in tech | Techopedia.com.
The Google Women in Tech Scholarship is aimed at changing the face of the tech industry. By providing women with the tools, education, and confidence they need to succeed, this scholarship is helping to create a more diverse and inclusive tech workforce.
As the demand for software developers and tech professionals continues to rise, opportunities like this scholarship are vital. They help women enter an industry that is not only lucrative but also ripe with innovation and opportunities for growth. For women looking to kickstart their careers in tech or expand their existing knowledge, the Google Women in Tech Scholarship could be a life-changing opportunity.
If you are a woman with a passion for tech and a desire to make a mark in the industry, this scholarship could be your chance to start or grow your career!
Application Process
Applying for the Google Women in Tech Scholarship is straightforward:
- Register for one of the bootcamps:
- Submit either:
- A video essay, or
- A written essay
- What brought you here? Please describe your journey to get a job in tech so far.
- How will the Google Cloud + Nucamp Women in Tech Scholarship help you reach your goals?
- Why did you choose Nucamp?
- Send an email to Nucamp "Requesting a Google Cloud + Nucamp Women in Tech Scholarship"
- Applicants will be notified approximately 48 hours after submitting their video essay.
- The Scholarship will be delivered either via refund or adjustment of the monthly tuition payment plan.
Key points:
- The process is designed to be accessible to all women, regardless of prior tech experience.
- Nucamp regularly offers new cohorts, allowing flexible scheduling.
- Bootcamps feature:
- Interactive classes and workshops
- Support from experienced instructors
- Real-world projects simulating software development challenges
Funding will be allocated on a first come, first served basis until the fund is depleted.
With a shared goal of closing the gender gap and inspiring women to pursue careers in technology areas, Nucamp and Google Cloud are excited to offer $250,000 ($50,000 in 2022, $100,000 in 2023 and $100,000 in 2024) in funding to The Women in Tech scholarship fund sponsored by Google Cloud.
To learn more or to apply, visit the Google Women in Tech Scholarship page.
Chevas Balloun
Director of Marketing & Brand
Chevas has spent over 15 years inventing brands, designing interfaces, and driving engagement for companies like Microsoft. He is a practiced writer, a productivity app inventor, board game designer, and has a builder-mentality drives entrepreneurship.