From finding missing and exploited children to combating human trafficking and providing relief to victims of natural disasters, organizations around the world depend on good technology to solve hard problems that affect millions of people. And the very best technology can only be built by diverse teams.

Palantir have created a Scholarship for Women in Engineering to support and celebrate women pursuing technical study and beginning careers in technology. They are committed to advancing women's development and representation in the field by recognizing achievement in the study of computer science, engineering, and related disciplines.

Finalists will visit Palantir headquarters in Palo Alto for a two-day workshop with women at Palantir to experience our work, our culture, and the Bay Area. The workshop provides a unique opportunity to share ideas and learn about how technological innovation is making an impact throughout the world. In addition, all finalists will receive a grant, ranging from $1,500 to $10,000, toward supporting their studies.

Undergraduate women who have completed at least one full academic year and can demonstrate a strong focus in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field are welcome to apply.  Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university and eligible to work in the United States.  Applicants must also intend to be active, full-time students during the 2015-2016 academic year, toward which the scholarship grant will be applied.

Essay prompt:
Describe a technical project you are currently working on, or have worked on in the past. This can be an individual or team project, completed in an academic or extra-curricular setting.  Palantir want to hear about the problem, how you used technology to apply a practical solution, the impact of the project, and the challenges you overcame along the way. Please limit your essay to 500 words or less.

Questions? Contact scholarship@palantir.com

Please submit your resume, transcripts, and essay along with the application, here.