The Sky’s the Limit!
27th March 2019
Following the success of the first Women in Tech Scholars programme, Sky is expanding the scheme for its second cycle. This year, five outstanding women with passion in Science, Technology and Engineering and a drive to make a difference will be selected as Sky Scholars.
In addition to winning a €30,000 (£25,000) bursary, the Women in Tech Scholars will be paired with an expert mentor in their chosen field. Over the course of the one-year scheme, their mentor will be on hand to provide technical support as well as access to a network of business contacts to develop and nurture the talented entrepreneurs.
Applications are now open until 8th April 2019 to women in Ireland and the UK of any age and across any field of technology, including software development, broadcast engineering, AI and machine learning, robotics and digital. You may be passionate about using technology to create greater diversity within business, or you may be driven to find solutions to environmental issues like reducing the plastic in our oceans. No matter what the idea, Sky wants to hear from more women in tech.
Elaine Bucknor, Director for Group Technology Strategy, Sky, commented, “Our hope is that the scholarships will make a real difference to the careers of these women – it will give them a chance to explore new avenues and build new skills and create successful businesses with the support of Sky.”
Sky’s Women in Tech Scholars programme is part of Sky’s Bigger Picture programme, investing in the next generation of talent across media, sports and technology.
If you, or anyone you know are interested in applying for the scholarship, full information can be found here >>
