Women in Technology Scholarship Program

Cadence Women in Technology Scholarship Program

Cadence is committed to building a culture that fosters inclusion and embraces diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our internship program and relationships with key universities are a critical part of our strategy to increase and support diversity. To further support this mission, we are offering the Cadence Women in Technology Scholarship for eligible female students and interns.

We are now accepting applicants for the 2021-2022 academic year, apply here!

Before filling out the application, please carefully review the criteria below.

Funding

Scholarship recipients will be selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship, subject to applicable taxes that the recipient will be responsible for. Funds may be used on an unrestricted basis. This is a one-time scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

Identify as female
Be a full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited university in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in the United States or Canada for the 2021-2022 academic year, pursuing:
- Computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or a closely related technical field
Demonstrate a strong academic record
Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion in technology

Application Requirements

To apply, applicants must submit the following information and documents by October 11, 2021:

Completed online application questionnaire
Resume
Two letters of recommendation from professors, instructors, and/or advisors
- After submitting the application, applicants will be able to generate link for the reference to upload letters.
Academic transcript from a current university (official copy will be required if selected)

Application Questionnaire

Before you apply, you will need to prepare responses to the following questions:

List any academic awards or recognitions in technology that you have received (Limit 600 words)
Describe a technical project that you have pursued at school or in your free time that you are very passionate about (Limit 600 words)
How have you or how would you like to advance women in technology? (Limit 600 words)

Please submit your application using the link below. Past applicants are encouraged to reapply; however, past recipients of a Cadence Scholarship are not eligible to apply. For any questions regarding the scholarship or application, please write to wit_scholarship@cadence.com.

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