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⭐️ Scholarship: Adobe’s Employee Community Fund (ECF)

Overview: Are you an organization involved in community development efforts? Adobe's Employee Community Fund (ECF) is offering grants to support organizations aligned with Adobe's purpose and addressing community challenges around its largest office locations. In 2023, ECF awarded $6 million in grants to 300 organizations worldwide.

• Eligibility: To be considered for a grant, organizations must align with Adobe's purpose and have projects or programs located in or near targeted global geographies where Adobe has offices. Detailed eligibility criteria and application guidelines can be found in the toolkit.

• Salary: Up to $20k.

• Application Deadline: April 30, 2024. Here is a sample application/proposal.

• Link: Click here to apply. For enquiries, reach out to [email protected]

⭐️ Program: Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (Class of 2025)

Overview: The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans celebrates the contributions of immigrants and refugees to the United States. The Fellowship supports individuals pursuing eligible graduate degree programs in the United States.

• Eligibility: Eligibility depends on (1) New American Status: Immigrant or refugee status in the USA. (2) Academic Standing: pursuing or planning to pursue full-time graduate degrees at accredited US institutions. (3) Age: 30 years old or younger as of the application deadline. More details are on the Fellowship website.

• Salary Range: Up to $90k per Fellow.

• Deadline: April 17 – October 31, 2024.  

• Link: Click here to apply and for more details.

⭐️ Program: Google Conferences Scholarships (Americas)

Overview: Google offers Conference Scholarships to support underrepresented groups in the tech industry and related fields. These scholarships provide opportunities for networking, career advancement, and attending leading conferences. This is the perfect opportunity for you to connect and advance.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, university students, or industry professionals possessing citizenship, permanent residency, or currently studying in the US, Canada, or Mexico. Able to attend the entire conference. Current Google employees, contractors, interns, officers, or directors are ineligible.

• Salary Range: Scholarships cover conference registration, round-trip travel, hotel accommodation, a $100 stipend for miscellaneous travel costs, and Google swag.

• Deadline: July 7, 2024 or September 10, 2024, depending on the conference.  

• Link: Click here to apply and for more details.

⭐️ Program: Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Finland (2024): Doctoral Education Pilot

Overview: Are you interested in Study Abroad Scholarships? Finland is offering 1,000 fully funded PhD positions across its universities, backed by 255 million euros from 2024 to 2027. This program aims to bolster Finland's global standing in higher education and research by focusing on several cutting-edge fields and areas of study while attracting top talent worldwide. Participating universities include Aalto University, University of Helsinki, University of Oulu, and others. Each university has its application link.

• Eligibility: Applicants must meet academic qualifications, language requirements, and criteria specified by their chosen program.

• Salary Range: Successful candidates will receive a three-year employment contract, ensuring financial stability and allowing full focus on research.

• Deadline: Deadlines vary by university and program.

• Link: Click here to apply and for more details.

⭐️Program: Tech Apprenticeship: Cognizant Skills Acceleration Program

Overview: The Cognizant Skills Acceleration Program is a 9-week no-cost training program for Java Full-Stack designed to cater to interested US Applicants at their current tech knowledge levels and advance their skills to the next level. This program requires selected participants to spend 15+ hours weekly developing in-demand skills through exercises and projects. The program starts on May 22, 2024, and ends on June 26, 2024.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be based in the USA, possess a basic understanding of object-oriented programming (Java), have a growth mindset, have full/permanent work authorization (USA), have an associate degree from a credited college with transferrable work experience, access to a computer with internet connection, and must be able to speak, read and write in the English Language.

• Application Deadline: May 6, 2024.

• Link: Click here

⭐️ Program: Codepathorg × Amazon Next Summer 2024 Technical Interview Prep Program.

Overview: This 10-week virtual course is an amazing opportunity that is designed to equip students with the skills needed to excel in technical interviews and tackle real-world challenges in the industry. The program is tailored to different skill levels and integrates resources from the CodePath Career Center, including interview practice and mentorship.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years old, enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, and have completed at least one basic programming course. They must commit to attending classes, allocate additional study time, and adhere to CodePath's Code of Conduct.

• Deadline: May 12, 2024.

• Link: Click here

⭐️ Program: World Bank Junior Professional Associate (JPA) program

Overview: The Junior Professional Associate (JPA) program offers entry-level professional experience and exposure to international development. It's a two-year opportunity to work in a multicultural environment with a focus on reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity.

• Eligibility: Candidates should be under 28 years old, hold a Bachelor's degree, and demonstrate fluency in English. Proficiency in one or more of the Bank’s working languages and strong analytical skills in various fields are also necessary.

• Salary: JPA positions are usually a two-year, non-renewable Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract with benefits.

• Deadline: May 2024 - June 2024.

• Link: Click here

⭐️ Program: USAC Scholarships

Overview: This is another great opportunity for your benefit as USAC offers scholarships, grants, and discounts totalling over $2 million annually to support students studying abroad. These financial aid opportunities are available three times a year and aim to alleviate study abroad expenses for students enrolled in USAC programs with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Eligibility: Participants must be enrolled in USAC programs and meet the minimum GPA requirement. Eligibility terms also vary depending on the USAC scholarship program.

• Salary: Various scholarship options are available.

• Deadline: May 1, 2024 (Fall/Yearlong 2024/25) programs. Winter/Spring 2024 program deadlines have not yet been announced.

• Application: Click here

⭐️ Scholarship: Schwarzman Scholars Program 2025

Overview: The Schwarzman Scholars Program is a one-year fully funded master of Global Affairs degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing for international students interested in bridging the gap in political understanding between China and the rest of the world. Schwarzmann Scholarship funding also includes $4,000 each to cover the personal expenses of the 200 annually selected candidates.

• Eligibility: Open to scholars worldwide. Applicants must be between ages 18 to 29, proficient in the English Language, Undergraduate studies by August 1 of the enrollment year.

• Application Deadline: April 2024 - August 2024 (US/Global Participants), and January 2024 - May 2024 (Applicants with Chinese Passports).

• Link: Click here