SheLeadsTech Digital Tech Scholarship Chicago  

This scholarship is open to junior and senior high school girls in the state of Illinois who are interested in computer science, cybersecurity, IT, networking, data science and analytics, robotics and AI, or web/app development. Please review the scholarship offering and criteria below, and apply today!

Scholarship Offering:

We will award academic scholarships of $1,000 each to 3 (three) students who meet the criteria below. Scholarship money will be paid directly to the recipient in July 2026 and must be used for school-related costs (ex. books, courses, and technology). Awardees will also receive an ISACA Career Building Bundle to help continue their education and launch their IT career.

Eligibility:

1. Identify as a woman. 
2. Be enrolled in a high school in the state of Illinois.
3. Be in the 11th or 12th grade. 
4. Be interested in computer science, cybersecurity, IT, networking, data science and analytics, robotics and AI, or web/app development.
5. Have a minimum 3.00 (out of 4.0) Grade Point Average.

How to Apply:

1. Sign in or create a free ISACA account to apply. If you have applied for an ISACA Foundation scholarship before, you may sign in using that account.
2. Complete the scholarship application (link at the top), including submitting any supporting information.

Recipient Commitments:

1. Recipients must agree to communicate with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for two years regarding school and career trajectory after the scholarship.
2. Recipients must agree to use the scholarship funds for:
   • Full-time enrollment
   • Part-time enrollment
   • Credit courses
   • Registration tuition and other school fees
   • School books, supplies, and essential technology.

ISACA Career Building Bundle:

• One ISACA certificate online review course from the options listed below. Read more about each on ISACA website.