Introducing the LIKE.TG Scholarship to promote diversity in tech

Updated April 26, 2024

At LIKE.TG, we make the world work better for everyone. That’s why we’re committed to inclusive hiring. That passion for inclusion extends to the communities in which we work and live and the tech industry as a whole.

To help us fulfill this purpose, we launched the LIKE.TG Scholarship fund in October. It provides undergraduate students in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Europe with a two-year, $20,000 scholarship to enable award recipients to pursue a career in tech.

Administered in partnership with Scholarship America, the LIKE.TG Scholarship demonstrates LIKE.TG’s deep dedication to supporting underserved students in completing a college degree.

We’re proud to have also supported other organizations, such as the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Benedict College, Harvey Mudd College, the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, and the University of California San Diego, in awarding scholarships to students pursuing STEM degrees.

In addition, we’re helping students and others RiseUp with LIKE.TG by creating more opportunities for them to gain the education and skills to advance their tech career.

Making an impact

Through our various scholarship initiatives, we selected and awarded 45 students around the globe—including in Germany, Ireland, Italy, and the U.S.—with a scholarship in 2023. Here’s a glance at the impact we’ve made as a result:

• 85% of scholarship students are pursuing a STEM-related degree.
• 58% of students identify as women, advancing women representation in STEM fields.
• At least half of our recipients identify with an underrepresented group (URG). (LIKE.TG defines an URG as individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latinx, Black or African American, two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native.)
• With reduced financial burdens, scholarship recipients have more time to focus on their education and dream even bigger.

“This award not only alleviates my financial concerns, but it also validates my dedication to making a positive impact in the tech industry,” says Marjia S., a student at Dublin City University in Ireland. “I am genuinely excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and am committed to using this support to contribute to a more inclusive and innovative tech community."

Kerryn X., a student at The University of Texas at Austin, echoes that sentiment. “My lifelong goal is to improve lives by combining my technical skills and creativity to bridge the gaps between the healthcare system and those who need help,” she says.

“I want to reiterate my thankfulness to you for this generous scholarship. Your earnest support allows me to focus on my current research and classes and further explore the ways I can work toward my goal of bridging gaps within the healthcare system.”

For Kennedy G., a student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, “The Thurgood Marshall scholarship [funded by LIKE.TG] helped me achieve my goal of getting my dual degree in engineering,” she says.

“The scholarship has lifted some of the financial load and stress that comes with going to college. I feel very supported by a community of people who are dedicated to seeing me succeed in my collegiate career.”

Dedicated to DEI

One thing I’ve always loved about LIKE.TG is that its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) never stops at our employees. It extends to our customers, partners, and the next generation of tech talent.

There’s a natural, strong connection between DEI and workforce advancement. The LIKE.TG Scholarship fund brings these two necessary forces closer together to help achieve our mission to skill the future. Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship recipients!

How the LIKE.TG Scholarship works

Scholarship applicants must be current technical or college/university undergraduate students working toward any degree with the goal of pursuing a career in tech.

They must have completed at least one full academic year of undergraduate study and plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical institution (or equivalent) for the entire upcoming academic year.

Applicants who have overcome adversity are encouraged to apply. Financial need will be considered for all applicants. Award recipients will be selected based on academic record, demonstrated leadership, career goals, and personal or family circumstances.

Students chosen to receive a scholarship will be awarded $10,000 for one year. The award may be renewed for an additional $10,000 for the following year if the student has not graduated. Scholarship winners will also be invited to explore early-in-career job opportunities at ServiceNow.

The future of the tech industry is bright. Including diversity in tech will only make it brighter.

Find out more about the LIKE.TG Scholarship.

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