Emerging Tech Talent Scholarship Impact Report (2025)

About the Scholarship

The Emerging Tech Talent (ETT) Scholarship supports promising students as they pursue technology-related coursework at postsecondary institutions, including cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development*.

Key Facts

According to data provided by partnering colleges and universities, 55% of ETT Scholarship recipients are women, 44% are first-generation undergraduate students, and 29% 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

Scholarship Events

In addition to financial awards, the scholarship program offers career exposure programming to connect recipients to our network of Board and Leadership Council leading employers. Through tailored panels, networking sessions, and private tours, our partners are helping recipients learn more about the career pathways in technology available within the region. Employers supporting these panels have included Amazon, Capital One, Clark Construction, Deloitte, KPMG, Maximus, and Monumental Sports & Entertainment. Read our event blogs to learn more about past programming hosted by Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Amazon.

Funders

The Emerging Tech Talent Scholarship is made possible by:

• General Dynamics
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• T. Rowe Price

* = The Emerging Tech Talent Scholarship program is open to all who meet eligibility criteria without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, or any other protected class status