ACM-W Computer Science Research Conference Scholarships 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- 13 hours ago
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If you're a woman undergraduate or graduate student in computer science or a related field, the ACM-W Computer Science Research Conference Scholarships offer a valuable opportunity to attend research conferences and advance your academic or professional career. Applications are now open for conferences taking place between August 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025, with a submission deadline of June 15, 2025.
🗒️ Scholarship Summary
Location: Global (conference location-dependent)
Host Institution: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM-W)
Study Level: Undergraduate and Graduate students
Target Group: Women students in computer science and related programs
Fields of Study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and related disciplines
Award Value and Coverage:
Up to $600 for intra-continental conference travel
Up to $1,200 for intercontinental conference travel
Award Duration: Single conference attendance
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Start Date: Varies by conference
Eligible To: Women students in computer science and related programs
🎓 Scholarship Overview
The ACM-W Computer Science Research Conference Scholarships aim to support women students in computer science and related programs by providing financial assistance to attend research conferences. These scholarships expose students to prominent researchers in their field, introduce them to new research, and inspire them to pursue research independently. The program is made possible through the generous support of organizations like Google and Oracle.
Scholarship applications are evaluated six times each year to distribute awards across a range of conferences. Applicants may apply to attend any computer science research conference, including those not affiliated with ACM. However, scholarships are not provided for attending the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing or the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing.
🎁 Benefits
Financial Support: Assistance with travel expenses to attend research conferences.
Exposure to Research: Opportunity to engage with prominent researchers and new research in the field.
Career Advancement: Inspiration to continue onto the next level of academic or industry career.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Gender: Female
Academic Status: Undergraduate or Graduate student
Field of Study: Computer Science or a related program
Conference Attendance: Applicant must be attending a research conference between August 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025.
Previous Recipients: Students who have already received this scholarship in the past are no longer eligible to apply.
📝 Application Procedure
To apply for the ACM-W Computer Science Research Conference Scholarship, follow these steps:
Create an ACM Web Account: Visit the ACM website and create an account if you don't already have one.
Complete the Online Application: Fill out the scholarship application form available on the ACM-W scholarships page.
Submit Required Documents:
Personal Information: Provide your personal details as requested in the application form.
Conference Details: Include information about the conference you wish to attend.
Statement of Purpose: Write a statement explaining why you would like to attend the conference.
Support Letter: Obtain a support letter from your advisor and ensure it is uploaded within the application deadline.
ℹ️ Please note that all sections of the application must be completed on time, and the support letter must be submitted by your advisor within the deadline. Incomplete applications or late submissions will not be considered.
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