Tapia Scholarship

CMD-IT (Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in IT)

Amount: $500
Deadline: May 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No

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About

Provides financial support for students from underrepresented groups to attend the Tapia Conference, which celebrates diversity in computing. Aims to foster a sense of community and promote academic and career success.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.8+
  • Demographic: minority, disability
  • Attending the CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference
  • Underrepresented in computing

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Resume
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter (optional)

Timeline

Applications open in February/March and close in May. Notifications in July.

Tips

Emphasize your passion for computing and how attending the Tapia Conference will benefit your academic and career journey. Highlight any contributions to diversity in tech.