WIT Scholarship 2018

GenHERation and Women in Toys, Licensing, and Entertainment (WIT) have partnered together to award a talented young woman a $2,500 scholarship in 2018.

The WIT Scholarship is funded by the WIT Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation that proudly supports its commitment to education by granting scholarships to outstanding women currently pursuing degrees in preparation for careers in a wide array of industry-related fields.

The WIT Scholarship is intended to honor the achievements of women who are studying in the fields of toy design, engineering, entrepreneurship, and business. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented students across WIT industries. Candidates have the opportunity to apply for the annual scholarship on the basis of merit, innovation, and leadership. The scholarship is available to be used by the recipients to further enhance their academic goals during the current or following academic year. Recipients are announced in February at the WIT Wonder Women Awards Gala.

Students pursuing academic degrees in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

  • Industrial design
  • Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Businss
  • Education/social studies related to the benefits of play
  • IP Law
  • Animation

Please submit you application here by Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST.