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The ITWomen Charitable Foundation is awarding seven $8,000 college scholarships this year. Thanks to the support of the IT community, we have awarded more than $1 million in scholarships since 2004.  Learn more.

In honor of International Women’s Day, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits partnered with ITWomen Charitable Foundation for an inspiring evening focused on Leadership in the Age of AI. Learn More

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' "Bloom Bar" highlighted March 12 2026 program on AI Leadership in partnership with ITWomen..
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' "Bloom Bar" highlighted March 12 2026 program on AI Leadership in partnership with ITWomen..

Scholarships, Tech Camps, Role Models

Our programs provide role models and mentors inspiring confidence and support for girls in middle school, high school and college to imagine a future in tech in the STEM fields of IT and Engineering.

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Aranique Brown"The experiences and knowledge I’ve gained from ITWomen’s investment in my education are immeasurable. Through ITWomen’s support, I have accomplished much of what I once thought was impossible. I hope to one day give back to this foundation, uplifting and supporting the many more women in technology who are sure to succeed me."

- Aranique, an ITWomen scholarship recipient,  simultaneously earned her M.A. in Information Systems and Operations Management with a focus in Data Science and a B.A. in Business Administration at the University of Florida. . 

Jovanie Smith"The ITWomen Foundation Scholarship has served as a mentor in my life, a motivator in times of need, a huge supporter every step of the way, and a way for me to make it through college. My dedication to opportunities and technology would not have been the same, and who I am today, will not have been the same."

- Jovanie Smith, class of 2019, Southern University and A&M College. B.S. Computing Science. Jovanie is now a software engineer at Lockheed Martin. 

"Emilia HernandezBefore attending an ITWomen Summer Robotics and Coding Camp taught by an ITWomen scholarship recipient, I wasn't sure what I might like to study after high school. . . So happy to see that the camp is still going strong. It changed my life. It’s an amazing program and my interest in technology and coding all started there."
-- Emilia Hernandez, Multi-media Designer and Developer

Why Tech Scholarships for Young Women Matter  

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Reach Girls Early

Since 2002, ITWomen role model volunteers have introduced more than 25,000 middle school and high school girls to robotics, coding and provided free summer camps and more to Inspire, Educate and Empower girls to see themselves with a future in tech.  

ITWomen 22nd annual fundraiser for STEM scholarships. $58K raised Nov 2025. Over $1 million for scholarships to date.
22nd annual Celebrity CIO Charity Poker Tournament and Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser - Sponsors, Donors, Awards, Prizes

Faces of ITWomen

Tiffany Thompson
Tiffany Thompson
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Tiffany is a seasoned IT executive with a proven track record in digital transformation and strategic leadership across complex global organizations. In her current role as Vice President of Corporate Scholarship Partner at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS), she drives technology initiatives that optimize business operations while empowering teams to deliver measurable value.

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Shannon Chapman

I have had the opportunity to see ITWomen's direct impact through my involvement with their scholarship program.

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Shawna Cartwright
Shawna Cartwright

When Ryder hosted ITWomen for a professional development event entitled, “Agile Transformation in the Enterprise,”  I spoke together with industry peers and top-rated Agile coaches, giving insights into Ryder’s journey and lessons learned during our transformation.

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Aaminah Hussain

When I attended an ITWomen field trip to World Fuel Services, World Fuel prepared an entire day of presentations from a multitude of roles within the company, even including a kickoff from their CIO. 

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