Third-year DCU student Marjia Siddik who is studying for a BSc in Computer Science, has been awarded the inaugural Fidelity Women in STEM Student Scholarship 2024/5.
The Fidelity Women in STEM Student Scholarship aims to address the underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Alongside a new scholarship for women pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computing at DCU, the funding also provides scholarships that support female student athletes to achieve in sport and in STEM, and Access scholarships for female STEM students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This scholarship is part of a new four-year collaboration between Fidelity Investments Ireland and the DCU Educational Trust, which promotes the representation of female/female identifying students in STEM through financial aid, while aligning with the EDI objectives of both the university and the sponsor.
This initiative aligns with the university’s overarching goal of delivering a transformative student experience that is grounded in support, opportunities, and deeper engagement with a like-minded and field-relevant industry partner.
Winner of this scholarship, Marjia Siddik, commented on the achievement:
“This scholarship is a meaningful validation of my commitment to fostering inclusivity in technology. It recognises my efforts, provides invaluable support for my studies and professional growth, and inspires me to keep contributing to a tech industry that serves everyone equitably.”
Head of the School of Computing at DCU, Dr Andrew McCarren added: “We are incredibly proud of Marjia’s achievement and this important scholarship. This collaboration with Fidelity Ireland underscores our commitment to empowering women in STEM fields and creating a more diverse and inclusive technology industry. Marjia’s passion and dedication to fostering inclusivity in tech are truly inspiring, and we look forward to supporting her continued success”.
Lorna Martyn, Ireland Regional Chair & SVP, Technology at Fidelity, commented:
“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Marjia.
She has demonstrated academic excellence and a strong dedication to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the technology community.
We are honoured to be supporting her academic journey through a scholarship fund that reflects our commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive environment and encouraging more women to pursue careers in STEM.”
Pictured (l-r): Margaret O’Halloran, VP Technology Management, Fidelity; Third-year DCU Computer Science student Marjia Siddik; Lorna Martyn, Ireland Regional Chair and SVP, Technology at Fidelity.
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