About the Scholarship 

The Emerging Tech Talent (ETT) Scholarship supports learners from populations underrepresented in the tech workforce as they pursue technology-related coursework at postsecondary institutions, including in cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development.  

Key Facts  

According to data provided by our partner colleges and universities, 59% of ETT Scholarship recipients are women, 42% are first-generation undergraduate students, and 34% are over the age of 25. 

Institutions participating in the ETT Scholarship program include:

• American University
• Bowie State University
• Gallaudet University
• George Mason University
• Georgetown University
• Hood College
• Howard University
• Marymount University
• University of Maryland, Global Campus
• Towson University
• Trinity Washington University
• University of the District of Columbia
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Virginia Tech University

The Emerging Tech Talent Scholarship is made possible by: 

• Deloitte Foundation
• General Dynamics
• Northrop Grumman
• T. Rowe Price 

Scholarship Events  

In addition to financial awards, the scholarship program also organizes career exposure programming to connect recipients to our network of Board and Leadership Council organizations. Through tailored panels, networking sessions, and private tours, our collaborators are helping recipients learn more about the career pathways in technology available within the region.  

Read our event blogs to learn more about past programming hosted by Monumental and Amazon.