SPONSOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Empower the Next Generation of Communications Leaders

For nearly a century, New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) has been opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping women build successful careers in communications. Today, you can play a direct role in shaping the future of our industry.

By sponsoring a NYWICI scholarship, you are investing in talented, ambitious students whose passion, creativity, and determination will help define the future of communications, marketing, media, advertising, public relations, journalism, and emerging technologies.

Since the launch of our scholarship program, NYWICI has awarded more than $2.2 million in scholarships to over 410 women, helping future leaders access education, professional networks, mentorship, and career opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

Why Sponsor a Scholarship?

When you sponsor a NYWICI scholarship, you are doing more than funding education. You are helping launch careers, build confidence, and create opportunities that can change lives.

Your support helps:

  • Remove financial barriers for deserving students pursuing careers in communications.
  • Develop future leaders who will shape the communications industry for years to come.
  • Expand access to education, mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities.
  • Demonstrate your commitment to advancing women and fostering diverse talent pipelines.
  • Create lasting impact by investing in the next generation of storytellers, strategists, creators, and leaders.
  • Connect your brand with one of the industry’s most respected organizations and scholarship programs.

Why Organizations Choose NYWICI Scholarships

Supporting a scholarship is a meaningful way to align your organization with education, leadership development, and workforce advancement.

As a scholarship sponsor, you can:

  • Build awareness of your organization among high-achieving students and emerging talent.
  • Demonstrate your commitment to supporting women in communications.
  • Strengthen your future talent pipeline.
  • Increase visibility among students, educators, families, and industry professionals.
  • Leave a lasting legacy that extends far beyond a single event or program.

Sponsor Recognition & Benefits

Scholarship sponsors receive valuable visibility and recognition throughout the year, including:

  • Recognition on the NYWICI website.
  • Recognition in Matrix Awards marketing materials and commemorative journal.
  • Featured acknowledgment through NYWICI social media and communications.
  • Inclusion in scholarship recipient announcements and press outreach.
  • Opportunities to meet and engage with scholarship recipients.
  • Invitations to celebrate scholarship recipients at the annual Matrix Awards.

A Turnkey Partnership

NYWICI manages every aspect of the scholarship process, including:

  • Scholarship promotion
  • Application collection
  • Candidate review and selection
  • Award administration
  • Recipient recognition

We make it easy for organizations and individuals to create a meaningful and lasting impact while connecting sponsors with the students whose lives they are helping to change.

Scholarships may be established:

  • In any funding amount
  • As a one-time gift or annual commitment
  • In honor or memory of an individual
  • As an endowed or perpetual scholarship fund

All scholarship contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

From the Classroom to the Boardroom

Every Matrix Honoree, Trailblazer, executive, entrepreneur, and communications leader started somewhere.

Your scholarship sponsorship helps ensure that talented young women have the opportunity to take the first step toward achieving their goals and becoming the leaders who will shape the future of our industry.

Ready to Change a Life?

Sponsor a NYWICI Scholarship Today

For more information about scholarship sponsorship opportunities, contact:

info@nywici.org

Help launch a career, create opportunity, and invest in the future of communications.