Application Deadline:April 13th, 2021
Udacity and Blacks In Technology, in collaboration with corporate and government partners, will fund 1,000+ Nanodegree scholarships to members of the Black community interested in transitioning to or furthering their careers in tech in 2021. In the first cohort, we will be awarding 150 full Nanodegree scholarships to empower individuals to learn in-demand tech skills in Programming for Data Science with Python, Product Management or Cloud DevOps Engineering.
Scholarship recipients will complete a portfolio of real-world projects that demonstrate mastery of highly sought-after skills. Plus, they will have the opportunity to engage with Blacks In Technology’s network of Black tech professionals and participate in a vibrant Udacity student community.
Today’s Big Problem
Blacks In Technology and Udacity have teamed up to solve a critical problem: Black people are dramatically underrepresented in the tech industry, which comprises some of the highest growth, most in-demand careers. The statistics are sobering:
- Black people make up only 3% of employees in the top 75 Silicon Valley tech companies, compared to 24% of the total workforce.
- Black people hold less than 3% of cybersecurity jobs and are paid 33% less than White employees.
- 20% of computer science graduates are Black and Latinx, but they only make up 6% of the tech industry overall.
- The unemployment rate for Black individuals exceeds 10% and underemployment estimates exceed 30%.
Solution
Udacity and Blacks In Technology are committed to closing the divide between the numbers of tech jobs available and the number of Black people working in tech. That starts with ensuring a robust pipeline of trained, talented Black tech professionals. Together, we are offering:
- 1,000+ Nanodegree program scholarships for Black individuals to build practical, in-demand, cutting-edge tech skills.
- Exposure to the Blacks In Technology community and network of Black tech professionals.
- Professional development and career resources support.
- Subject matter experts and on-demand tutors.
Scholarship Timeline
Applications Accepted: March 1st, 2021 – April 13th, 2021
Challenge Winners Announced: April 21st, 2021
Challenge Course: April 26th, 2021 – June 25th, 2021
Scholarship Winners Announced: July 12th, 2021
Scholarship: July 15th, 2021 – December 8th, 2021
Official Website: Udacity-Blacks In Technology 2021 Scholarships
