Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) is creating a new application-based scholarship for female students: the WiT Foundation Scholarship.
The scholarship program will support students pursuing undergraduate degrees in industry-related fields. The scholarship includes an award of $5,000, a one-year WiT membership, career-focused programming, enrollment in WiT’s Ruth Handler Mentorship Program, and more. Award recipients will also be invited to WiT’s Wonder Women Awards Gala in Los Angeles, California, on Sept. 13.
This program advances WiT’s commitment to foster an industry culture where every woman can thrive. Our goal is to develop female leaders and build a more robust pipeline of professionals in consumer products. By providing financial support, career development, industry education, and professional mentorship to these students, we will inspire a more inclusive and equitable community.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must identify as women, live in the U.S. or Canada, be full-time undergraduate students at an accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be interested in a career in toys, licensing, or entertainment. Applicants must pursue a degree in fields like business management, design, engineering, computer science, e-commerce, marketing, entrepreneurship, law, creative arts, or another industry-related program.
Applications are open now with a deadline of June 17. Awards will be granted in August based on merit and leadership.
