Scholarships

Kathi Bowles Scholarship for Women in Technology

Introduction & History
The Association of Women in Computing proudly announces that applications for the Kathi Bowles Scholarship for Women in Computing are now available. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize women pursuing technology degrees and contributing to their high school, university or community in the areas of service and leadership. It is available for women interested in pursuing a technology degree who are graduating from high school, currently enrolled in a technology program at an accredited four year university or pursuing a master’s degree. Over the past 10 years, AWC has provided $70,000 in scholarships for female students pursuing technology degrees.

The AWC-Houston Chapter scholarship was named to honor the memory of one of its members, Kathi Bowles, and to promote advanced education in the field of technology. Kathi Bowles 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. Throughout her career, Kathi’s peers regarded her as an outstanding professional. In addition to her career, Kathi was very active in volunteer work with children and her church. Kathi Bowles died in 1987, at the age of thirty.

Awards Ceremony
The scholarship recipients are honored along with women who have made an outstanding contribution in computer-related fields at our Top Houston Women in Technology Gala. Gala proceeds benefit the Kathi Bowles scholarship fund.

Contact Information
Information and application requirements are available at: www.awchouston.com. All applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2009 in order to be considered. Completed applications should be sent to:

The Association for Women in Computing
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 421316
Houston, TX 77242-1316

Inquiries regarding eligibility or the application process should be sent via email to Scholarship.

Previous Scholarship Recipients

2007 - Karolyn A. Williams
2007 - Konstance Grimble
2007 - Marie Teixeira
2006 - Diane Shao
2006 - Leila Ling
2006 - Stephanie Liu
2006 - Christine Stephenson
2005 - Nishae Brooks
2005 - Irene Cole
2004 - Mehnaz Bhayani
2004 - Jinyi Li
2003 - Erin Robin Jones
2003 - Sadia Mukhtar
2002 - Nadine Stevens
2002 - Claudia Yeshika Castillo
2001 - Devianee Vasanjee
2001 - Margaret (Peggy) A. Fidelman
2000 - Kathrine King
2000 - Natasha Mingo
2000 - Jacqueline P. Chen