Women in Technology Scholarship
(Europe)

Eligibility

The Women In Technology Scholarship (Europe) is open to students who:

Are undergraduate or Master's students actively enrolled in an accredited European university during the academic years that the scholarship is awarded, i.e. you must be enrolled in both the current (2020-21) and upcoming (2021-22) academic years

Are majoring in or plan to major in the fields of Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field

Identify as women

Have not been a Palantir scholarship recipient in the past

We recognize that not all European programs follow the same academic structure. If you have any questions about eligibility please email us.

Ready to apply?

We are currently accepting applications for the 2021 scholarship program. We will select 10 scholarship recipients which will be announced in late April. To apply, please submit the following materials via Lever by Thursday 1 April 2021 at 4:00 PM PST.

Two (2) essay-style responses to the provided prompts. Note: If you are eligible to apply for multiple Palantir scholarships you may submit the same essay responses for each application

Most recent resume or CV (in English). Please ensure that your university, major, and expected graduation year are listed.

Terms and Conditions

By applying to the Women in Technology Scholarship Europe (“Scholarship”), you understand and agree that any personal data collected in connection with your online application may be used by Palantir Technologies Inc. and our subsidiaries, affiliates, and partners worldwide (collectively, “Palantir”) for purposes of processing your application, organizing and administering the Scholarship and complying with all applicable legal obligations. All personal data that you provide is subject to Palantir’s Privacy and Security Statement. Further, if you opt-in to be contacted for future employment opportunities with Palantir, you understand and agree that Palantir will retain your personal information for that purpose and may contact you in the future.

The scholarship funds awarded must be spent on education related expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for the students' classes at their primary university. Scholarship recipients must be actively enrolled students for the current (2020-21) and upcoming (2021-22) academic years. Enrollment will be verified after the winners are selected, and all scholarship payments will be made directly to the student.

FAQ's

• I am a PhD student, can I apply?
  No. At this time, our scholarship program is only open to undergraduate and Master’s students.
• I am still in high school. Can I apply?
  No. You need to have graduated high school and be actively enrolled full-time in an accredited university.
• I am in my final year of my undergraduate program but plan on completing a Master’s program (at either the same or a different European university) next academic year. Can I still apply?
  Yes. Provided you are enrolled in an accredited European university in both the current (2020-21) and upcoming (2021-22) academic years you are eligible to apply.
• I am due to graduate in December 2021, can I still apply?
  Yes. If you will be graduating part-way through the next academic year you are still eligible to apply.
• I am enrolled in an accredited European university, but am currently studying or living abroad. Can I apply?
  Yes. As long as you are enrolled in an accredited European university you are eligible to apply.
• I am enrolled in an accredited European university, but am currently studying abroad at an accredited U.S., Canadian or Mexican university. Should I apply to the WIT Scholarship (Europe) or the WIT Scholarship (North America)?
  You should apply to WIT Scholarship (Europe), as the scholarship is based on the university that will award your degree.
• What is considered a European university?
  Your university must be located in a country that is part of the continent of Europe.
• Can I apply to other open 2021 Palantir scholarships?
  Yes. You are welcome to apply for multiple scholarships provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each one.
• I am a part-time student. Can I apply?
  Yes. Part-time students are eligible to apply.

Still have questions?

Send an email to wit-scholarship-eu@palantir.com. Please allow up to 2 business days for a response.