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Perlego Future Leaders in Tech is Offering a $20,000 Scholarship for Women and Minorities
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Perlego, a digital library service company, is awarding a $20,000 scholarship for women and minorities through the Future Leaders in Tech scheme.
**Application deadline: August 20, 2021**
Photo credits: [Perlego Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/perlegobooks)
### Table of contents
- [Perlego Future Leaders in Tech Scholarship Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/perlego-future-leaders-in-tech-is-offering-a-20000-scholarship-for-women-and-minorities/#h-perlego-future-leaders-in-tech-scholarship-details)
- [Eligibility for the Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/perlego-future-leaders-in-tech-is-offering-a-20000-scholarship-for-women-and-minorities/#h-eligibility-for-the-scholarship)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/perlego-future-leaders-in-tech-is-offering-a-20000-scholarship-for-women-and-minorities/#h-how-to-apply)
## Perlego Future Leaders in Tech Scholarship Details
_Perlego_ is a commercial provider of eBooks, selling direct to students. The online library subscription gives you unlimited access to over 600,000 textbooks and academic titles.
As an EdTech (educational technology) company, Perlego has seen firsthand the importance of technology in breaking down the barriers to education. As such, they want to ensure that the tech industry is as inclusive as we believe it should be.
With this goal in mind, the company has launched its Bursary Programme to promote a cause close to its heart – Diversity in Tech.
Through their Future Leaders in Tech scholarship program, one grand prize winner will receive a scholarship of $5,000/year for 4 years of college/university. In addition, they will receive a 1-3 month internship after graduation.
Meanwhile, two runner-ups will each receive an annual subscription to Perlego.
 Photo credits: [Perlego Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/perlegobooks)
## Eligibility for the Scholarship
The Perlego Future Leaders in Tech Scholarship is open to **current high school and college students meeting the following criteria:**
- This opportunity is a scholarship for women and minorities. As such, it will only be open to women and women of color in need of financial assistance to finished their studies.
- The women applicants must be interested in and/or studying technology, computer science, or engineering.
- Lastly, the applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
## How to Apply
Start your application process by filling up the application form found at the bottom of this [Perlego scholarship webpage](https://www.myscholarship.app/perlego). Before submitting your filled-out application, make sure that you have first read through the [Scholarship Bursary Programme details and requirements](https://www.perlego.com/mission-scholarship-bursary-programme).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Internship level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Perlego Future Leaders in Tech is Offering a $20,000 Scholarship for Women and Minorities?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Internship level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Perlego Future Leaders in Tech is Offering a $20,000 Scholarship for Women and Minorities fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.