Established in 2008, the Rural Technology Fund (RTF) seeks to reduce the digital divide between rural communities and their more urban and suburban counterparts. This is done through targeted scholarship programs, community involvement, and the general promotion and advocacy of technology in rural areas.
Our scholarships are targeted at students living in rural communities who have a passion for computer technology and intend to pursue further education in that field. We currently offer two opportunities, the Judith A. Sanders Memorial Scholarship and the Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship.
Recognizing the need for technology learning resources in rural areas, the RTF has now partnered with several publishing partners in the information technology community to be able to deliver technical books to public school libraries. This effort puts learning resources into the hands of students at no cost to them.
The RTF wants to help rural students recognize the opportunity in technology careers and gain the education necessary to work in the computer industry.
