At LinkedIn, one of our core values is to “Dream big, get things done, and know how to have fun.” The Possibilities in Tech Scholarship supports the big dreams of future talent from backgrounds who have been historically underrepresented in tech.
Scholarship Details
- Recipients will be awarded $40,000 over the duration of their college experience.
- Awards will be distributed at $5,000 per semester (max 10,000 per year) with the opportunity to renew up to three times, assuming participants continue to meet eligibility requirements and maintain good academic standing.
- Recipients are expected to participate in year-round programming to maintain renewal eligibility.
- Recipients will receive a laptop.
Who Should Apply
High school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university in the United States to complete a degree in Computer Science or Computer Programming (or similar) are invited to apply. This scholarship is specifically for people from underrepresented populations as defined by the following criteria:
- I have not yet started a full-time college program.
- I plan to begin my degree at a full time at a not-for-profit, accredited college or university in the United States starting in the Fall.
- I am planning to complete a degree in Computer Science or Computer Programming (or similar) with hopes of working in an engineering-related role after college.
- I am excited for the opportunity to travel (expenses paid) to participate in experiential learning 1-2x per year including in the summer throughout the four-year program.
- I am excited to participate in community building and career development events during college.
- I am committed to bringing my unique experiences and perspectives to future tech big dreamers.
And one or more of these statements also apply:
- I am the first generation in my family to pursue higher education at a four-year institution.
- I am Black or Latino.
- I am Native or Indigenous.
- I am transgender, non-binary, a woman or otherwise hold a marginalized gender.
- I am disabled.
- I am queer.
- I am a dedicated ally to, and have demonstrated commitment to the advancement of opportunities for, the above historically marginalized groups.