I'm a high school junior planning to study Information Technology and I'm interested in finding international scholarships. Does anyone know of scholarships for IT students looking to study abroad or offered by international organizations?
Definitely! There are several international scholarships available for Information Technology students. Here are some you might want to look into:
1. IEEE Computer Society Scholarship: Offered by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, this scholarship is for undergraduate students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. The amount varies.
2. Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS): This scholarship is for women pursuing a career in Information Technology. The award varies and is given on a semester basis.
3. Foundation for IT Education Scholarships: Sponsored by professional association CompTIA, this program provides multiple scholarships for students studying information technology.
4. Microsoft Tuition Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students studying Computer Science or STEM-related fields and covers partial tuition for a year.
Additionally, there are scholarships offered by specific universities for international students looking to study IT. For example:
1. La Trobe University in Australia offers the Computer Science & IT Scholarship to high-achieving international students.
2. The University of Edinburgh in the UK offers the Informatics Undergraduate Scholarship to students studying computer science.
Keep in mind that eligibility criteria and application processes may vary, so you'll need to look up the specifics for each opportunity. Good luck with your search and future studies!
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