Emerging Black Technologists Scholarship
High-demand fields like computer science, information systems, software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, robotics, information technology management, and related STEM pathways are crucial to innovation around the world.
However, financial inaccessibility and the lack of representation in STEM fields can affect the experiences of Black students pursuing STEM majors and can even impact their long-term career mobility. When underrepresentation persists, it affects the experiences of students for generations to come, as a lack of mentors and a feeling of isolation can make STEM feel like the wrong choice.
This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of African American innovators entering the technology sector and help them make their voices heard.
Any African American high school senior who has been accepted by an HBCU for the upcoming year may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re pursuing technology or another STEM-related field and if they have community service experience, extracurricular involvement, or leadership experience.
To apply, tell us about your interest in technology, your career ambitions, how you plan to advance African American representation in technology, and which HBCU you plan to attend. Additionally, upload an image of a project that you’ve completed that shows your creative side in tech.
Write an essay describing your interest in technology, your career ambitions, and how you plan to contribute to the advancement of African American representation in the tech sector. Please also share which HBCU you plan to attend - if you haven't committed officially yet at the point of applying, we'd still like to know where you've applied and what your dream HBCU is.
Provide evidence of community service, extracurricular involvement, or leadership experience.
Winners and Finalists
July 2026
Winning Application
Explore All Kinds of Scholarships for All Kinds of Students
FAQ
The application deadline is Jun 10, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 11, 2026.
Your privacy is a top priority on the Bold.org platform, and you can find our privacy policy in full here. You may opt out of communications from Bold.org at any time, and unless we’ve first notified you and gotten your consent, you’ll never receive communication from any third parties related to personal information you give us.
Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 11, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
