The Anita Borg Fellowship Program
The Anita Borg Fellowship Program
The Anita Borg Fellowship Program is a new access-driven fellowship designed to support women in tech at every stage of their career by removing barriers to community, connection, and opportunity.
Launching in 2026, the Fellowship unlocks access to Grace Hopper Celebration, Premium Membership, and a global network rooted in mentorship, learning, and meaningful connection.
*Applications open soon.
About the Anita Borg Fellowship Program
In 1987, Anita Borg began building what would become AnitaB.org when she and 12 fellow women in tech launched Systers, one of the first online communities created specifically for women in technology.
At a time when women were often isolated in their roles, Anita envisioned something radical: a place where women could connect, share knowledge, support one another, and collectively shape a more inclusive tech industry.
Nearly four decades later, that vision lives on.
The Anita Borg Fellowship Program honors Anita’s legacy by expanding access to the AnitaB.org community and its most impactful programs, ensuring that women in tech, regardless of career stage or financial barriers, can fully participate in the opportunities that help them move forward.
Why this Fellowship Matters
Periods of disruption often create distance; distance from opportunity, from community, and from the support that sustains careers.
With over 150,000 tech jobs cut in 2025 and thousands of nonprofit roles eliminated, many in our community are navigating uncertainty at the very moment when connection matters most.
The Anita Borg Fellowship Program exists to ensure that financial barriers do not determine who gets to stay connected, visible, and supported in tech.
What Anita Borg Fellows Receive
1-Year Premium Membership
- Access to a global community of 127,000 women and allies in tech
- Spring & Fall Virtual Career Fairs
- Member events and mentorship
- Content Library & Career Center
Career Access & Opportunity
- Access to the AnitaB.org Talent Network, powered by Findem
Get matched with employers seeking top technical talent
Grace Hopper Celebration
- 2026 Grace Hopper Celebration registration
- Virtual and in-person attendance options available
* Limited travel stipends also available.
Rooted in Impact
AnitaB.org programs consistently demonstrate the power of access and community:
Apprenticeship Pathway Program: 96% program retention rate, 80% receive full-time job offers, 97% remain in tech roles post-program completion
NEXT Leadership Accelerator: Participants advance into senior management and executive roles within 6-12 months
Mentorship: 80% of participants report increased sense of belonging in tech, tracked through pre/post surveys measuring confidence, networking capacity, and career advancement
Total reach across 148 countries
Help Make This Fellowship Possible
Anita Borg believed that access to community could change careers and an industry. Your support honors that belief by expanding access to the AnitaB.org community and its most impactful programs.