Kathi Bowles Scholarship for Women in Technology

Purpose
The Houston Chapter of the Association of Women in Computing proudly awards the Kathi Bowles Scholarship to women who are pursuing technology degrees and have contributed leadership and service to their school, university, or community.

In 2011, AWC Houston plans to award two $1000 scholarships on the basis of merit to women admitted to an accredited two-year technology school, four-year baccalaureate program, or post-graduate program in Texas. One scholarship will be awarded to a 2011 graduating high school student.

History
Since 2000, the Kathi Bowles Scholarship has provided over $75,000 in scholarships for female students pursuing technology degrees.

The scholarship was named to honor the memory of former AWC Houston member Kathi Bowles. Kathi received her bachelor's degree from Auburn University, where she had received many undergraduate honors. Following graduation, Kathi worked as a systems analyst and project leader for a major oil company. She then took a position as a system consultant for a Big Eight accounting firm.

Kathi's peers regarded her as an outstanding professional. In addition, she was very active in volunteer work with children and her church. Kathi Bowles died in 1987 at the age of 30.

How to Apply
Detailed information and scholarship application requirements are available from the Scholarship Application link on www.awchouston.org. The application deadline is April 29, 2011.

Send inquiries about eligibility or the application process via email to AWCHoustonScholarship2011@yahoo.com.

Previous Scholarship Recipients
2009 - Nicole Crum                           2006 - Diane Shao
2009 - Melissa Mahoney                    2006 - Leila Ling
2009 - Shirley Lu                              2006 - Stephanie Liu
2009 - Megan Davis                          2006 - Christine Stephenson
2008 - Iris Beltran                            2005 - Nishae Brooks
2008 - Lauren Burns                         2005 - Irene Cole
2008 - Maryam Chaudry                    2004 - Mehnaz Bhayani
2008 - Kathryn Davis                        2004 - Jinyi Li
2008 - Crystal Gonzales                    2003 - Erin Robin Jones
2008 - Cynthia Lee                           2003 - Sadia Mukhtar
2008 - Laticia Penon                         2002 - Nadine Stevens
2008 - Tanisha Shang                       2002 - Claudia Yeshika Castillo
2008 - Elaine Wong                          2001 - Devianee Vasanjee
2007 - Karolyn A. Williams                2001 - Margaret (Peggy) A. Fidelman                              
2007 - Konstance Grimble                 2000 - Kathrine King
2007 - Marie Teixeira                       2000 - Natasha Mingo
2000 - Jacqueline P. Chen