March 7, 2022
CodeHouse Opens Applications and Expands to HBCUs in North Carolina and Washington, DC for STEM Mentorship and Scholarship Program’s Second Cohort
Incoming freshmen to Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College can apply for the CodeHouse Scholars Initiative through April 15
ATLANTA – CodeHouse, the 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on tackling the diversity gap in the tech industry, today opened applications for its second cohort of the CodeHouse Scholars Initiative (CHSI). The move also marks CodeHouse’s first expansion to students outside of the Atlanta University Center (AUC): Now, incoming freshmen to Howard University and North Carolina A&T State University can join those planning to attend Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College in applying for the prestigious mentorship and scholarship program.
“Following a successful inaugural year, CodeHouse is proud to expand CHSI’s presence to reach even more talented students,” said Ernest Holmes, CodeHouse’s President and Co-Founder. “Thanks to the outstanding support of our committed partners and mentors, we’ll be able to equip young people of color at five HBCUs with the tools and network they need to pursue careers in tech.”
Launched in 2021, CHSI aims to prepare Black, Latinx, and Native American students attending HBCUs for careers in STEM through technical training, scholarships, internship opportunities, and more over the course of four years. Made possible through multi-year partnerships with leading tech companies like PayPal and Google, CHSI members will receive up to $20,000 academic scholarships for a tech-related degree and one-on-one collegiate mentorship. They will also attend a paid four-week Summer Bridge Program to develop their technical and leadership skills with hands-on guidance from prominent tech industry representatives.
“At CodeHouse, we want every student out there – regardless of their race, ethnicity, background, or financial situation – to know that there’s a seat at the table for them in tech,” said Jaycee Holmes, CodeHouse’s Director of Curriculum & Instruction. “Our inaugural class of CodeHouse Scholars continue to make us proud, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our second cohort into the fold as we look to prepare the next generation of tech leaders for their careers.”
To learn more about CHSI’s eligibility requirements and access its full application, visit www.thecodehouse.org/CHSI.
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About CodeHouse
CODEHOUSE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that focuses on cultivating a strong pipeline between students of color and industry-leading technology companies. At its core, CodeHouse aims to tackle the diversity gap in technology by providing exposure and resources to enhance students’ technical skills, promoting internship/full-time placement, and elevating the next generation of diverse leaders in technology.