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Latinos in Technology Scholarship

HISPANIC FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY

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Overview

Latinos in Technology Scholarship

Funder: Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley

Geographic Scope: Silicon Valley, California (Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties)

Focus Area: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and workforce development

Overview:
The Latinos in Technology Scholarship is designed to address the underrepresentation of Latinos in the tech workforce. Although Latinos represent 28% of the total population in Silicon Valley, only 3% are in the tech workforce. With 39% of the K-12 student population identified as Latino, the foundation seeks to create a robust pipeline of Latino professionals in STEM fields.

Eligibility:

  • College juniors and seniors in good standing

  • Pursuing a college degree in a STEM-related field

  • Latino students in need of financial support

  • First-generation college students prioritized (176 out of 220 recipients were first-generation)

    • Program Impact:

  • As of 2019, 220+ Latinos in Technology Scholars have been awarded

  • 88 out of 160 scholars are female

  • 131 out of 160 are first-generation college students

    • Additional Benefits:

  • Scholars are placed as candidates in internship programs with investors or partner companies (Intel, KLA, LAM Research, Western Digital, Turo)

  • Direct connection to corporate internship opportunities

  • Networking and mentorship opportunities

    • Contact Information:
    Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
    1961 The Alameda
    San Jose, California 95126

    Background:
    Initiative established in 2015 by the board of directors to diversify the high-tech workforce and prepare Latino students with strong STEM skills while supporting their transition to and through college.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Status: Application timeline varies by year. Historical deadlines have been announced in September for spring/following year opening.

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • All required supporting documents (specific requirements not detailed in provided pages)

    • Timeline Notes:

  • Applications typically open annually

  • Past deadline: September 2020 (received 107 applications)

  • Next scholarship period opened in 2021

    • Important Notes:

  • Limited seating/awards available (program aims to give "up to 100 Latino students" financial support)

  • Apply as soon as possible after opening due to limited availability

  • Applicants notified of status within a couple of weeks of application closing

    • Application Submission:

  • Submit application and all required documents together

  • Early submission recommended due to competitive nature

    • Contact for Application Details:
    Lisa Anna Dominguez, Director, Education Programs
    Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
    1961 The Alameda
    San Jose, California 95126

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    Fields of Work

    hispanicstem-educationworkforce-development

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