ITWomen Inspire. Educate. Empower.

ITWomen works to narrow the gender gap across technology through proven programs that Inspire, Educate and Empower girls and women to advance in tech. We are a volunteer-driven non-profit founded in 2002 in South Florida by senior-level women in technology,

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Mission Statement

ITWomen is dedicated to increasing the number of girls and women pursuing careers in technology and engineering. Through scholarships, educational programs, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, ITWomen builds a supportive community that empowers women to explore, grow, and succeed in the tech industry.


By connecting students, professionals, and industry leaders, ITWomen inspires the next generation of innovators while helping women advance their skills, confidence, and leadership in STEM fields.

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ITWomen Scholarship Program

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Criteria

  • Be a graduating female senior from the Tri-County South Florida area of Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach county.
  • Accepted and/or enrolled in a post secondary institution (such as a college or university).
  • Be pursuing a degree in the fields of Information Technology and/or Engineering.
  • Applications open 1st December each year.
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Selection

Recipients are selected by the ITWomen Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of members from local South Florida academic institutions and industries.


The selection is based on a combination of factors including:

  • Financial assistance
  • Program of study
  • A 250-word essay showing why the applicant is pursuing a degree in Information Technology or Engineering.
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Scholarships Plus

Scholarship winners receive

  • An $8,000 four-year renewable scholarship ($2,000 per year).
  • A personal Virtual Mentor.
  • The benefits of ITWomen's Scholarship Ambassador who coordinates internships and job offers from our Partners.
  • A Goodie Bag for college life donated by supporters.
  • An invitation to our Scholarship Awards dinner for scholars and their parents.
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Virtual Mentors

ITWomen created its Virtual Mentoring Program in 2013 for ITWomen scholarship awardees currently enrolled and attending colleges throughout the U.S. The students are paired one-to-one with a female mentor who is a professional employed in Information Technology or Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ work experience.


The Virtual Mentor program complements our Scholarship program by ensuring that our college scholarship awardees get the invaluable support of a another career woman throughout their college journey to their IT or Engineering degree.

Our Amazing Impact 23 Years & Counting!

32,000

Girls Impacted through Programs

$1 Million

In Scholarship Funds Raised 

155

Scholarships Awarded to date

Events

SIM South Florida Pickleball

Friday, May 15

ITWomen was proud to collaborate with SIM South Florida for a special fundraising event that combines fun, connection, and purpose.

What started as a fun community fundraiser turned into $4,285 of meaningful impact for the next generation of women in technology!

ITWomen Charitable Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to the SIM South Florida community for kicking off our 2026 Scholarship Fundraiser with an incredible donation raised through its Pickleball Tournament.

Special thanks to Elizabeth Decker for championing ITWomen’s mission, the SIM South Florida Board, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and everyone who came out to play and support the cause.

For more than two decades, ITWomen has worked to inspire, educate and empower girls and young women to pursue opportunities in technology and STEM. Partnerships like this help turn that inspiration into opportunity through scholarships for our future technology leaders.

Thank you, SIM South Florida, for investing in the next generation and helping us build a stronger future for technology—together.

ITWomen Summer Camp for Girls 2026 Recap

Another SUMMER CAMP success!

ITWomen celebrated another inspiring summer of STEM discovery, creativity and confidence-building as middle and high school girls came together at Hialeah Gardens High School for our Summer Robotics & AI Camp.

Throughout the week, campers were immersed in hands-on Robotics, Coding and Artificial Intelligence, learning how technology can be used to create solutions that make a positive difference in our communities and the world.

Designed for all experience levels, the camp gave girls the opportunity to build and program robots, explore AI and coding in a beginner-friendly environment, learn from inspiring women in technology, and develop new friendships through teamwork and fun.

The week culminated in our Robotics Showcase, where campers proudly demo'd their creations to members of the Akamai Team and proud parents, sharing their ideas for how their robots could be used for good .

Another successful summer of helping girls discover what’s possible, build confidence in STEM, and see themselves as the technology innovators of tomorrow.

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