PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship
PepsiCo Foundation and WCC Partnership:
Education Is What I Like
The PepsiCo Foundation has partnered with Westchester Community College to support Black and Hispanic students pursuing a degree or short-term workforce training in IT fields. This exciting scholarship opportunity is available at only a few community colleges in the U.S.
The Challenge:
- Black and Hispanic students are 50% less likely to earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field than are White students.
- Black and Hispanic representation in STEM fields is 50% lower than the overall rates of US working professionals.
The Opportunity:
- PepsiCo Foundation is supporting two scholarship programs to address minority underrepresentation in high-demand fields.
- The Uplift Scholarship targets students of color pursuing IT career track training.
- Scholars will receive additional support services from faculty coaches and navigators, as well as have access to student support services and emergency funds as needed.
40 scholarships of up to $2,500 each available annually in each of two program tracks:
Looking to earn an Associates Degree?
Majors:
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Information Systems
- Interactive Technologies
Requirements
- Must be registered full time
- 12 – 15 credits per semester
- Incoming students – 85+ average
- Current students – 3.0+ GPA
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
- June 1st
- Scholarships will be awarded for a full year beginning Fall Session
For more information:
Looking for Short-Term Workforce, Professional Credentials?
6 – 12 week programs
- leading to industry certifications
Program Tracks:
- IT Help Desk Technician
- Data Scientist; Data Analyst
- Software Developer
- And More!
Limited scholarships available
- Awarded on a rolling basis
Short term workforce program listings
For more information:
- upliftworkforcescholars@sunywcc.edu
- Phone: 914-606-7111
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