The Palantir Women in Technology (WIT) Scholarship supports women pursuing Computer Science, Software Engineering, and closely related technical fields. It is typically offered in two tracks: North America and a Global version (outside North America). Award amounts and exact timelines may vary by year, but the program consistently focuses on financial support plus professional-development opportunities with Palantir engineers.
Award & Benefits
- Award amount (typical): USD $7,000 per recipient
- Extras: professional-development workshops with Palantir; some cycles offer opportunities to interview for internships or full-time roles (where eligible)
Eligibility (typical)
- Identify as a woman
- Undergraduate or Master’s student at an accredited university (year-in-program requirements vary by cycle)
- Major: Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Not a prior Palantir scholarship recipient
- Region: apply to North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) or Global (outside NA), depending on where you study
Regions & Tracks
- North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
- Global: outside North America (Palantir sets eligible countries each cycle)
Important Dates (how it usually runs)
- Typical timeline:
- North America: applications often close in late March
- Global: applications often close in mid-May
- Current status: Dates change year-to-year. Check the live application page when it opens each cycle (see Apply Now below).
How to Apply (step-by-step)
- Confirm your track (North America or Global) based on where you study.
- Prepare materials commonly requested: resume/CV and brief written responses (prompts vary by year).
- Submit the online application when the portal opens for your track.
- Watch your email for updates, workshops info, and (if eligible) interview opportunities.
Selection & What to Expect if Selected
- Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, impact/potential in tech, and quality of application responses.
- Winners receive $7,000 (paid toward education expenses) and an invitation to Palantir workshops; some cycles include interview opportunities.
Tips to Strengthen Your Application
- Show technical depth (projects, research, open-source, internships).
- Demonstrate impact (leadership, mentoring, outreach, Women-in-STEM/CS clubs).
- Keep your resume concise and quantifiable (skills, repos, outcomes).
- Answer prompts with specifics (what you built, why it mattered, what you learned).
Apply Now
Apply on the official Palantir page:
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