The Dawna J. Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship, USA (Up to $10,000 for Black Women in Technology)

The Dawna J. Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship, USA (Up to $10,000 for Black Women in Technology)

Applications are now open for the Dawna J. Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship, a valuable funding opportunity for Black women pursuing degrees in technology-related fields in the United States. Offered by the Technology Concept Groups International (TCGi) Foundation, this scholarship aims to support and empower Black women entering careers in computer science, information technology, and engineering.

Through this scholarship initiative, the TCGi Foundation seeks to improve representation in the technology sector by providing financial support to promising students at different stages of their academic journey.

The scholarship offers up to $10,000 for eligible recipients, helping reduce educational costs while encouraging diversity in the next generation of tech leaders.

Degree Level

The Dawna J. Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship is available for students at the following academic levels:

• High School Seniors
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students

The Dawna J. Colbert Scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors entering college, while the John Fitzpatrick Scholarship supports current college and graduate students.

Available Subjects

Applicants must be pursuing degrees in technology-related fields, including:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Engineering

Students in related technical disciplines may also be considered if they meet programme requirements.

Benefits

Selected recipients will receive:

• $2,500 per semester
• Up to $10,000 total scholarship funding
• Financial assistance for studies at two-year or four-year institutions

For students enrolled in a four-year institution, the scholarship can provide up to $10,000, depending on continued eligibility and enrollment.

Scholarship funds are awarded after proof of registration at an accredited higher education institution.

Eligible Nationalities

The scholarship is open to students in the United States, particularly Black women attending or planning to attend accredited U.S. colleges or universities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Dawna J. Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship 2027, applicants must:

• Be a Black woman
• Be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering
• Attend or plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university
• Meet the specific academic level for the scholarship category:
  • Dawna J. Colbert Scholarship: for graduating high school seniors
  • John Fitzpatrick Scholarship: for current college or graduate students

Applicants should ensure they apply under the correct scholarship category based on their academic level.

Application Procedure

Required Documents

Applicants may need to prepare:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of admission or enrollment
• Essay (if required)
• Recommendation letters (if required)
• Additional supporting documents requested by the scholarship committee

All materials must be submitted before the deadline.

How to Apply

To apply for the Dawna J. Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship , applicants should follow these steps:

1. Determine whether to apply for the Dawna J. Colbert Scholarship or the John Fitzpatrick Scholarship
2. Gather academic transcripts and required supporting documents
3. Complete the online application form
4. Submit any required essays or recommendation letters
5. Ensure all materials are submitted before the deadline

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the scholarship requirements before submission.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the Dawna J. Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship is:

27 March Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.