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RTC Women in Tech Fund

A collaborative fund between Rewriting the Code, Goldman Sachs, and partners in the UK that invests in degree completion for students facing financial obstacles to graduation.

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Rewriting the Code’s mission is to disrupt gender and racial inequity in the tech industry by equipping and empowering college and early career women in tech. To advance this mission, we are proud to offer the RTC Women in Tech Fund, a financial resource aimed at propelling our student members past urgent financial obstacles to completing their degrees.

Our partners at Last Mile Education Fund and Akama Fund believe investing in students is a winning approach. They provide rapid-response grants to close the graduation gap for low-income students. Unlike most scholarships, each application is individually considered, awards are needs-based, and they take an abundance, trust-based approach. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Funding the future of Women in Tech

Goldman Sachs with Rewriting the Code

A long-standing partnership with Goldman Sachs has provided seed funding of $1,500,000 to support mentorships, programming, and education for RTC community members who apply. We need your support to help invest in women as the future of tech.

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

RTC members who have been part of the community for at least six months are welcome to apply. It’s free to join!

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Available Grants

Emergency Mini Grants

Up to $595 | £500

To help students overcome short-term obstacles to their progress

Bridge Grants

Up to $3,000 | £2,500

To help students overcome potentially catastrophic financial hurdles or access critical resume building opportunities

Academic Grants

Up to $10,000 | £10,000

To help students cover tuition and expenses for the final credits to degree completion

I want to begin by expressing the significance the Women in Tech Fund has had on me and my future as a female technologist. Their generous grant covered my housing costs for the Spring semester, allowing me to focus on my studies. 
I was able to carry a full course load so I can graduate later this year with a degree in software development!

Isha B., RTC Member and Grant Recipient

As one of the receivers of Rewriting the Code Last Mile Fund, RTC has helped me successfully finish school without having to worry about finances, which almost hindered my graduation date. It is not just about the money but the support I have gotten from being a part of this community.

Sobika T

I am infinitely grateful to Rewriting the Code for awarding me a scholarship to finish my degree. This scholarship has allowed me to focus on my studies and pursue my dreams of a career in tech. I am so grateful for the support of RTC, and I am confident that I will continue to grow and succeed with their guidance

Marwa B

U.S. FAQ

Who is eligible to apply?

To receive a Grant award, Candidates must meet the following standard eligibility requirements of the Last Mile Education Fund:

 

  • Identify as a woman or non-binary individual.
  • Demonstrate low-income status, ineligibility for U.S. Federal student aid, or other evidence of need.
  • Be currently pursuing an undergraduate computing-related degree at an accredited 4-year institution of higher education in the U.S. Eligible degrees will be outlined in the application.
  • Be within four (4) semesters of graduation (Juniors/Seniors) for the Emergency and Bridge Grant and within two (2) semesters for the Last Mile Grant.
  • Be currently located in the United States.
  • Be experiencing a time-sensitive financial need that threatens continued progress as a computing student.
  • Must have been a member of Rewriting the Code for 6 months (we will verify your membership date as part of the application review.)
What Grants are available to me based on my class seniority?

Candidates that Last Mile deems eligible for Grants will be eligible for the following Grant categories based on their class seniority at the time of applying:

 

  • Sophomores will only be eligible for Emergency Grants.
  • Juniors will only be eligible for Emergency Grants and Bridge Funding Grants.
  • Seniors will be eligible for Emergency Grants, Bridge Funding Grants, and Last Mile Grants.
When should I expect to hear about the status of my application?

Within seven days of receiving their application, candidates will be contacted with the next steps for either an interview or a decline.

Who can I contact if I have questions about the application process or my application status?

Please email info@lastmile-ed.org with all questions regarding the RTC Women in Tech Fund. Have other questions? Contact Kristin Austin at kaustin@rewritingthecode.org

How will funds be distributed if my application is approved?

Funds are distributed in various ways: directly to your institutions, landlords, etc., or via PayPal.

U.K. FAQ

Who is eligible to apply?

To receive a grant award, candidates must meet the following standard eligibility requirements of the Last Mile Education Fund:

 

  • Identify as a woman or non-binary individual
  • Have a household income below £50,000 evidenced by a means-tested assessment as part of your application for a student loan.
  • Be currently pursuing a STEM-related undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an accredited UK university
  • Be a postgraduate student for the Academic Grant
  • Be currently located in the United Kingdom. Both home and International students are welcome to apply.
  • Be experiencing a time-sensitive financial need that threatens your continued progress as a student
  • Must have been a member of Rewriting the Code for 6 months (we will verify your membership date as part of the application review).
What grants are available to me?

Candidates will be eligible for the following grant categories based on their year of study at the time of applying:

 

  • First, second, third, and fourth-year students in an integrated Master’s program will be eligible for the Emergency mini-grants and Bridge grants.
  • Students studying for a standalone postgraduate degree, such as a Master’s or PhD, will be eligible for Emergency mini-grants, Bridge grants, and Academic grants.
When should I expect to hear about the status of my application?

Candidates will be contacted within seven days of receiving their application with the next steps.

Who can I contact if I have questions about the application process or my application status?

Please email contact@akamafund.org with all questions regarding the RTC Women in Tech Fund. Have other questions? Contact Jade Wright at jwright@rewritingthecode.org

How will funds be distributed if my application is approved?

Funds will be distributed directly to your bank account.

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