Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Designli

Designli is thrilled to offer a $3,000 scholarship to a U.S. female student at the high school, college, or graduate level who has a keen interest in technology and entrepreneurship. We acknowledge the significant contributions of the many exceptional female entrepreneurs we work with and the invaluable role women play within our own organization. However, we also recognize the underrepresentation of women in the tech industry and are committed to helping rectify this imbalance. We firmly believe that a diverse range of viewpoints fosters innovation, making the promotion of opportunities for women in tech an obvious choice for us.

We invite you to submit an essay of 1,000 words detailing your motivations and inspirations for pursuing a career in technology or entrepreneurship. Please also discuss the challenges, benefits, and opportunities for women in the tech industry.

About Designli

Originating as a college startup, Designli is a software development company with a passion for nurturing young entrepreneurs. We understand the importance of diverse perspectives for the advancement of any industry and have seen firsthand the significant impact women leaders have on technology and entrepreneurship. The Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship was established to support young women, confident that their success in the tech industry will lead to the development of innovative ideas that will shape a brighter future for all. We see this as an exciting prospect and a worthwhile investment.

Eligibility & Requirements

The scholarship is open to female high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students. Due to the complexities associated with international funding, only U.S. citizens will be considered.

When applying, please indicate your intended field of study and your current grade or degree level. Proof of college acceptance or a high school transcript is required at the time of application.

We are interested in learning about your future aspirations and why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship. Therefore, we request a brief biography of no more than 250 words with your application. While this bio will not be evaluated as part of our submission assessment, it will help us gain a better understanding of your career objectives.

Applications lacking the following will not be considered:

• A brief bio detailing your intended field of study and education level
• Proof of education
• Proof of U.S. citizenship (valid address)
• A 1,000-word essay

Guidelines on the Use of AI for Scholarship Submissions

While AI-powered tools can be useful for research and outlining your scholarship submission, they should not be used as the main author of your work to ensure fairness and authenticity.

Transparency: If you use AI tools, please acknowledge the specific tools used in your submission. Clearly highlight the sections where AI was used (e.g., idea generation, outlining, etc.).

Fact-checking: AI may sometimes provide inaccurate or outdated information. You are responsible for meticulously fact-checking any information, including statistics, obtained from AI tools.

Originality and Creativity: Submissions that appear to be primarily or entirely written by AI will be disqualified. We value your unique insights, perspective, and writing style.

Your essay will be evaluated based on the following four criteria:

Originality - uniqueness of the work

Creativity - a mix of imagination and innovative ideas

Quality- excellent execution

Competency - well-composed and clear, engaging communication

Only original work will be accepted. Plagiarism is the antithesis of innovation, and any plagiarized work will be disqualified. This includes content created with AI tools like ChatGPT. Your story is unique and valuable, and we want to hear it. No one can tell a story better than the person who has lived it, so focus on telling your own story. If you reference someone else's work, please provide a citation.

Application Procedure

Send your application to scholarship@designli.co

Use the title of your essay as the subject line of the email.

Include your full name, mailing address, phone number, and brief bio in the email.

You can either attach your essay directly to the email or share a link to it.

Submission Deadlines

November 30, 2025: Deadline for submissions (11:59 p.m. EST)

December 15, 2025: Announcement of the winner

The scholarship recipient will be notified by December 18, 2025, via email and will be featured on our scholarship page. Before the scholarship funds are disbursed, the winner must provide proof of acceptance to a college or university. All scholarship funds will be sent directly to the winner’s educational institution.