Scholarships

Women comprise half the world’s population but do not play an equal role in inventing the technology that will solve the difficult problems faced by our society today. RedChairPGH encourages Pittsburgh companies and the technical community to correct that imbalance and foster a stronger local technical talent pool. We envision a future where Pittsburgh is the standard-bearer in developing and retaining a diverse technical community. With funds from event sponsorship and generous donations, RedChairPGH has created a scholarship program. The RedChairPGH scholarship is intended for leadership development programs for a mid-career woman in tech.

How Do We Define A “Mid-Career Woman In Tech”?

A mid-career professional has moved past entry level (i.e. her first job out of school,) but isn’t nearing the end of her career (i.e. retirement.) Mid-career is not defined by age or years of experience, but instead, is a professional who has not yet reached an executive role. We define “in tech” as someone who is a practitioner within Information Technology, Information Systems or Computer Science or an individual who works for a Tech Company. A practitioner could fall under the following four verticals: Infrastructure/Operations/Support, Software Development Lifecycle, Project Management Office, and/or Creative/Interactive/Design.

What We Expect

Our expectations from you if you receive a scholarship:

1. You will clear your calendar and your distractions and attend with an open mind.
2. You will consider serving as a mentor for a younger or less experienced woman in tech.
3. Along with the other recipients, you will participate in a video/slide show sharing how your scholarship experience was significant to you.

What To Expect as a Scholarship Applicant

• Applicants can apply for scholarships starting on May 8th. The application process will close on June 16th.
• The scholarship recipients will be announced on June 30th. The recipients will be contacted at the email address they provided in the scholarship application form.