SLO PARTNERS PRESENTS
Women in Tech Scholarship Program
Cybersecurity and Coding Bootcamps for SLO County Residents
Increasing representation. Offering support.
Cybersecurity
This bootcamp teaches the skills for a great career in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries in as little as 12 weeks in a 100% live online format. Learn how to protect digital assets, systems, networks, and sensitive information from breaches by using advanced coding, online security, and investigative techniques.
Coding/Software Development
What Our Women in STEM Grads Have to Say
Marlena Lewis
"Without SLO Partners I would have never known these jobs existed in SLO county, or have been considered qualified for any of these positions."
Women in Tech Scholarship FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the SLO Partners Women in Tech Scholarship?
We welcome all SLO County women and nonbinary individuals to apply. No prior experience is required to enroll in the program.
**IMPORTANT** To be eligible for the scholarship, you must also apply and gain acceptance to the Cal Poly Extended Education Technical Bootcamp in partnership with Fullstack Academy.
For Software Development click here:
https://slopartners.org/software-development/
For Cyber Security click here:
https://slopartners.org/cyber-bootcamp/
MUST BE A SLO COUNTY RESIDENT TO APPLY
What does the scholarship include?
Three “Women in Tech” $2,000 scholarships are awarded for each bootcamp session, to offset the costs of online immersive technical full-time and part-time bootcamps for software development and cyber security. Scholarships are not exchangeable for cash, and any scholarship winners are not entitled to any monetary refund under any circumstances.
What are the selection criteria?
The winners will be selected by SLO Partners after completing the form below and submitting a short essay. An online scholarship interview with SLO Partners must be conducted prior to “Women in Tech” scholarship application deadline. Scholarship winners are determined by the panel and notified within 1 week of completion of the Interview.
How can I apply and what information do I need to provide?
Complete the online scholarship application form and apply to the Cal Poly Extended Education Technical Bootcamp of your choice:
For Software Development click here:
https://slopartners.org/software-development/
For Cyber Security click here:
https://slopartners.org/cyber-bootcamp/
Also, submit a brief essay on the following topic: Why you aspire to attain a career in technology.
What is the deadline to apply?
“Women In Tech” Scholarship application form and essay submission deadlines are always one week after the bootcamp begins.
When will I be notified?
Scholarship winners are determined by the panel and notified within 1 week of completion of the Interview.