New grants aim to increase women's presence in tech through scholarships for coding bootcamps, notably by Girl Who Code and Ada Developers Academy. Google's Women Techmakers and Microsoft offer scholarships and grants for conferences, workshops, and mentorship. AWS's re/Start and #BuiltByGirls Wave Grant focus on cloud computing and project investment for women and non-binary students. AnitaBorg and Lesbians Who Tech provide scholarships for technical training and pride summits. Tech Ladies and GitHub support coding education and open source contributions. Code First Girls offers free coding courses in the UK to bridge the gender gap in tech.
What's New in Tech Grants for Aspiring Women Developers?
New grants aim to increase women's presence in tech through scholarships for coding bootcamps, notably by Girl Who Code and Ada Developers Academy. Google's Women Techmakers and Microsoft offer scholarships and grants for conferences, workshops, and mentorship. AWS's re/Start and #BuiltByGirls Wave Grant focus on cloud computing and project investment for women and non-binary students. AnitaBorg and Lesbians Who Tech provide scholarships for technical training and pride summits. Tech Ladies and GitHub support coding education and open source contributions. Code First Girls offers free coding courses in the UK to bridge the gender gap in tech.
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Expanded Access to Coding Bootcamps
New grants have been announced specifically aimed at increasing the number of women in tech, by offering scholarships to coding bootcamps. Organizations like Girls Who Code and Ada Developers Academy are expanding their efforts to provide financial support to women who aspire to enhance their coding skills and break into the tech industry through immersive coding bootcamps.
Women Techmakers Scholars Program
Google's Women Techmakers program continues to offer scholarships for women in tech across the globe. The initiative not only provides financial assistance but also offers a chance to join a global community of women in tech, attend professional workshops, and receive mentorship to boost their development career.
Microsoft Diversity Conference Grants
Microsoft's grant program aims to support women and underrepresented groups in tech by providing them with the opportunity to attend leading tech conferences around the world. This initiative is designed to help aspiring women developers expand their networks, gain new insights, and get inspired by the latest tech trends.
AWS reStart Program
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers the re/Start program, which is designed to build diverse tech talent by providing a pathway for women developers. The program encompasses free, comprehensive training in cloud computing, preparing participants for entry-level cloud roles and connecting them with job opportunities.
BuiltByGirls Wave Grant
The #BuiltByGirls Wave Grant is an innovative program that offers young women and non-binary students interested in technology the chance to receive direct investment in their projects. Alongside financial support, recipients gain access to advisors from leading tech companies to mentor them throughout the development process.
AnitaBorg Tech Journey Scholarships
AnitaB.org offers scholarships for women and non-binary individuals to support their journey in technology. These scholarships aim to cover costs related to technical training, conference participation, and other career development activities. It's a great opportunity for aspiring developers to engage with a supportive community and grow their skills.
Lesbians Who Tech Not IRL Pride Summit Scholarship
This inclusive organization offers scholarships for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary individuals to attend their virtual and in-person Pride Summits. The summits feature workshops, networking opportunities, and talks by leaders in tech, making it a unique grant for aspiring women developers seeking both community and growth in the tech field.
Tech Ladies Bootcamp Scholarships
Tech Ladies offers scholarships for women and non-binary individuals to attend coding bootcamps and technical training programs. The initiative aims to increase diversity in tech by eliminating financial barriers to education and career development in software engineering and other technology domains.
GitHub Sponsors for Women Developers
GitHub has introduced a sponsorship program that allows the community to financially support women developers working on open source projects. This initiative recognizes the value of contributions to the open source community and aims to encourage more women to participate and lead in these projects.
Code First Girls Free Coding Courses
Code First Girls offers free coding courses for women and non-binary individuals in the UK. By partnering with companies and universities, they aim to support women in developing coding skills, building projects, and eventually transitioning into tech careers, addressing the gender gap in the technology sector.
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