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"Alicia Keys has called for more women to enter the fields of science and technology. The singer and global creative director of BlackBerry leads the company&amp;#039;s four-year Scholars Program, which is designed to inspire women to enter careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  &amp;quot;Women are underrepresented in fields of science and technology, and we feel strongly that it&amp;#039;s time to drive a change,&amp;quot; said Keys. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s important to connect the dots for young women in school and college, and show them that careers in science and technology are within their reach.&amp;quot; She added: &amp;quot;And when women do land these jobs, it&amp;#039;s vital they receive the mentoring and support they need to advance in their careers. &amp;quot;I&amp;#039;m proud BlackBerry is demonstrating leadership in women&amp;#039;s education, both in school and in the workplace, and giving back to its most loyal users in such a profound way.&amp;quot; Applications are open to UK candidates now and close on June 26, 2013. The scholars will be outstanding women entering the first year of an undergraduate course at an accredited university or college. View all of today&amp;#039;s best celebrity pictures - Photo gallery:  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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