CodeHouse Scholars Initiative

Overview

The CodeHouse Scholars Initiative (CHSI) will mentor, prepare and invest in Black, Latinx, and Native American students, in their first year of college, for a career in the tech industry. As a scholar you will be able to receive:

  • Up to $20,000 academic scholarships for a tech-related degree

  • Collegiate mentorship from participating HBCUs and industry mentorship from companies like PayPal, Google and Adobe

  • 4-week paid Summer Bridge Program to build your technical and leadership skills at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA (travel expenses covered)

  • Applications close May 10th!

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 1. Enrolled and matriculating high school senior scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2024

  • 2. Be enrolled for the first time at one of the five (5) participating HBCUs: Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Morehouse College, North Carolina A&T State University or Spelman College

  • 3. Have demonstrated financial and unmet financial need as measured by the student’s college or university

  • 4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or equivalent

  • 5. Show evidence of readiness for and commitment to pursue a major in a tech-related field, including computer science/engineering, information sciences, engineering (industrial, mechanical, or electrical), mathematics,  human-computer interaction, graphic or UX/UI design

  • 6. Show evidence of academic ambition, leadership, service, and interest in the technology field

  • 7. Identify as Black/African American, Latinx or Native American

 

Scholar Expectations (including, but not limited to the following):

  • 1. Commit to participate in the 4 week Summer Bridge Program at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA in July

  • 2. Must be able to participate in all program-related activities

  • 3. Must work collaboratively with their assigned mentors (industry and collegiate)

  • 4. Remain in good academic standing

  • 5. Do not incur any disciplinary infractions on academic record

  • 6. Students selected to participate in the program must provide supporting documentation requested during the financial need verification process

Please contact us at contact@thecodehouse.org for any questions.

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Founding Partners

PayPal and Google committed to multi-year investments in CodeHouse to uplift Black, Latinx, and Native American students and help create a strong pipeline between students of color and industry-leading companies.

 

INdustry Partners

Institutional Partners