So I’m going to be a senior and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for awards or programs or conferences to apply to. I’m looking for stuff like awards like NCWIT along with more typical prestigious ones. For programs/conferences, I’m trying to find stuff like ANNpower Vital Voices or Texas Tech LEAD or She++ Summit, though they don’t necessarily have to be in the summer. The only catch is that I can’t afford anything except MAYBE travel which is why for programs and conferences, they basically have to be free and pay for me to visit.
My friend applied to some tech conference scholarships last year (she’s a current senior) and they paid all her expenses and honestly, I’d love nothing more than to be able to do that so if you know of any please tell me!!! (The deadlines for the ones she went to already passed…)
About me and stuff:
I’m a rising senior, girl, not financial aid but still unable to pay, really into tech, and good with graphic design. I’ll probably end up going into a tech-related field like computer science or cybersecurity though my experience is actually focused on communication and graphic design type of fields. Grades wise, I’m in the top ten of my class and currently an IB Diploma Candidate and though I’m nothing super amazing academically, I’ve got a lot of EC’s and leadership positions which are a plus.
Just looking for things besides JUST scholarships. All recommendations are appreciated and hopefully others looking for the same time of activities will see these too cause I got a couple of things junior year and yes, scholarships are a must, but actual experience and same-interest communities are also amazing and 10/10 would totally recommend.
Thanks!