CodeHouse Scholars Initiative (CHSI)

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 and Microsoft
• 4-week paid summer bridge program to build your technical and leadership skills

Eligibility

• Enrolled and matriculating high school senior scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2024
• Be enrolled for the first time at one of the three (3) participating HBCUs: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, or Spelman College
• Have demonstrated financial and unmet financial need as measured by the student’s college or university
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or equivalent
• 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
• Show evidence of academic ambition, leadership, service, and interest in the technology field
• Identify as Black/African American, Latinx, or Native American

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

• Commit to participate in the 4 week Summer Bridge program at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA (July 2024)
• Must be able to participate in all program-related activities
• Must work collaboratively with their assigned mentors (industry and collegiate)
• Remain in good academic standing
• Do not incur any disciplinary infractions on academic record
• Students selected to participate in the program must provide supporting documentation requested during the financial need verification process

 APPLICATION DEADLINE

Apply to be a CodeHouse Scholar Today!