Here are some commonly asked questions about our scholarship. If you still have questions, please feel free to e-mail us at scholarships@witfm.org.
Can I apply for a scholarship if I have already attended FileMaker Devcon or Claris Engage?
Absolutely. Even if you were a previous scholarship recipient, you are welcome to apply!
How many times can I apply for each scholarship?
One application per scholarship per year
Who can apply for a scholarship?
All women in Claris/Database/IT fields can apply, including those who support or service those in the fields (meaning, not just developers!) Our scholarship program is open to individuals at various stages of their career, both students and professionals. We are opening the applicants to more than the Claris Community, however the intent is that winners get involved in the greater Claris Community.
Can I use the scholarship for multiple offerings? Say, certification exam and training course?
Yes, but you must use all your scholarship within one (1) year of when it is awarded, to pay for the courses, certification exams, events, etc.
Could I use the Scholarship money to buy a computer or software?
Not at this time. Software may be part of a training course offering.
Are there recommendations for events or courses that qualify for the Scholarship?
- Pause
- Productive Computing University
- Claris Engage Conferences/Events (worldwide)
- Online (or in-person) courses/seminars/events to further skill sets in technology, certifications for various technologies, possibly courses/seminars to enhance an employee’s success~ i.e time management, dealing with difficult customers.
- Not acceptable: courses outside of technology and/or employee development.
Can this scholarship be used for regular and nontraditional courses?
Yes. it could be used for virtual synchronous or asynchronous courses
Does the course/seminar/event need to be based in the United States?
Yes. The scholarship winner doesn’t need to be in the US, but the scholarship will need to be paid to a US institution.
How will the scholarship be paid?
Payment will be issued by WITfm and made payable directly to the course/college/ university/certification institution or event indicated by the scholarship recipient in the application.
How the applications will be evaluated and how the recipient(s) will be selected?
The Scholarship Committee reviews the applications and “grades” the essays individually. In an effort to support Claris, Inc.’s “Pillars of Excellence,” reviewers make an effort to try to identify which applicants show high potential for Claris Advocacy. The Scholarship Committee discusses their findings and decides on the top applicant as well as four (alternates) candidates.
Will the recipient receive a year’s membership to WITfm?
Yes, the recipient will get free membership to WITfm for one year. This membership includes our private Slack Workspace and other benefits.
When will we open applications?
OPEN NOW!
When will we close applications?
December 20, 2024 (this year’s applications, so we have time to process (quickly) for Claris Engage 2025.)
When will we announce the winner?
As quickly as possible in January 2025, so there is time to prepare for travel, etc.
All dates may change as the timing for the Annual Claris conference may change.