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(2) Info Section 👩🏽‍💻: Tips to Help You Break into The Tech Industry

⭐️ [Exclusive Opportunity] Win a trip to NYC - Free Tech Course+ Sweepstake

Overview: Are you finding it tough breaking into the tech industry? ServiceNow, a platform 85% of companies use in automating their processes is working to help one million people break into tech. This 30-minute course introduces you to the ServiceNow ecosystem, tech opportunities and free resources. You also stand a chance to win an all-expense paid 3-day trip to New York for you and your +1 if you complete the course. Send this to a friend to increase your odds of winning!

• Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the USA. To qualify for the 3-day all-expense paid trip to New York, sign up for Now Learning and complete the Kickstart Your RiseUp with ServiceNow Journey course in the link below. Then grab a screenshot of the course completion and share it on your Instagram, TikTok, or X account with #riseupwithservicenow and #sweepstakes.

• Application Deadline: No Available deadline. Best to apply early.

• Link: click here

⭐️ Scholarship: $125,000 Always Dreaming National Scholarship for Students

Overview: Are you a US college or grad student in need of extra financial support? If so, apply to the Always Dreaming National Scholarship. It’s a very simple and straight forward application process.

• Eligibility: 2 year, 4 year, or grad student. They should either currently use Always products or plan to use them in the future to manage their periods. Also, applicants must demonstrate ambition, a desire for personal growth, and a commitment to community impact.

• Deadline: May 20, 2024.

• Link: Click here to learn more and apply.

⭐️ Program: Google’s Bold Immersion Program

Overview: Are you interested in gaining some experience and exposure in the tech industry? Google’s Building Opportunities for Leadership and Development (BOLD) Immersion program offers students a unique virtual experience where they can engage with great minds, cutting-edge technology, and smart business practices. Through a combination of self-learning and weekly group sessions with Google mentors, selected students gain insights into the business side of the technology industry, expand their peer network, and gain exposure to Google's internship program and career opportunities.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA, enter their third year of a four-year BA/BS program at an accredited US university or college for the 2024-2025 academic year, and demonstrate academic excellence. Click the link below for more

• Deadline: May 25, 2024. Apply online from May 8 to May 24, 2024.

• Link: click here 

⭐️ Program: The Presidential Leadership Scholars Program Program

Overview: How about a program that helps develop your leadership skills? The Presidential Leadership Scholars program offers a transformative experience for high-potential leaders from diverse sectors, aiming to enhance their leadership skills and foster positive societal change. The program has six modules over six months, providing participants with opportunities for deep reflection, meaningful interactions, and inclusive leadership development.

• Eligibility: Applicants should be civic-minded, open-minded and willing to accept feedback. Other requirements are on the website. Click the link below for more information.

• Application Deadline: Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT

• Link: click here

⭐️ Program: Impact Acceleration Program

Overview: The Impact Accelerator Program is a six-week program aimed at empowering professionals to make a significant impact in the real world. Through a combination of guided readings, discussions, and action-oriented sessions, participants will learn to forge their paths to high impact, develop personalized plans, and take concrete steps toward achieving their goals.

• Eligibility: Ideal candidates are mid-career or senior professionals who are not currently working in a high-impact role but are eager to explore opportunities for meaningful contributions. Individuals who feel they will benefit from the program are also encouraged to apply

• Application Deadline: May 23, 2024.

• Link: click here

⭐️Program: Climb Hire 100% Tuition-free Program

Overview: Climb Hire is offering 100% tuition-free summer programs in IT Support and Paid Search Marketing, which typically have a tuition cost of $7,200. These programs provide participants with the opportunity to become certified in IT or PPC in under six months, along with building a strong network, acquiring job-ready skills, and joining an alumni community for ongoing support

• Eligibility: Individuals earning $30k or less annually are likely to qualify for these tuition-free summer programs. Click on the link below for more details.

• Application Deadline: The deadline is unknown. Best to apply now.

• Link: click here

⭐️Scholarship Program: The Rhodes Scholarship 2024

Overview: This prestigious international scholarship is designed to support students for at least two years in a degree program at Oxford University. Thirty-two scholars from the United States are selected annually, with additional scholars from other countries worldwide. Applicants not represented in existing Rhodes constituencies can apply for the Rhodes Global Scholarship

• Eligibility: Applicants must be between ages 18 to 24 by October 1, 2024 (or up to 28 if the first undergraduate degree was earned within the last 2 years) and have good academic standing. Candidates from eligible Rhodes countries must apply for their respective country's scholarship, while others may apply for the Global Rhodes Scholarship. US, Canadian, and Global applicants must be nominated by Dartmouth College. Other requirements are available on the website.

• Scholarship Amount: It was £19,092 per annum (£1,591 per month) for the 2023/2024 session. However, the 2024/2025 amount has not been announced but is also expected to be full funding.

• Application Deadline: Opens in June 2024. Deadline is currently unavailable.

• Link: click here