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Education and Career Advancement Opportunities
Tailored resources for your career and educational journey!
Training and Conference Scholarships
Hosted by the Data Visualization Society, the Outlier Conference will provide inspirational talks, the ability to meet and connect with others, and the opportunity for all attendees to have a voice. If you would like a scholarship ticket, send an email to us with the subject line "Free Outlier ticket, please" by February 3rd, and we’ll send you a ticket, no questions asked.
Splunk is offering a $10K academic scholarship for students at North Carolina A&T University (NCA&T) and Florida A&M University (FAMU). Apply by Jan 31.
New Technologists has a 7-week virtual summer innovation academy for college freshman and sophomores to learn all about the product. You’ll get real world experience in web development and hands-on training from teams at Microsoft. You’ll receive a $8,000 stipend and a laptop. Apply!
If you’re interested in studying abroad, the Fund for Education Abroad scholarships for Summer or Fall are open until Jan 21. Apply today!
If you're interested in this amazing opportunity TO BECOME A DATA PROFESSIONAL feel free to message me via Twitter! I'm in the program and they are enrolling students NOW! Apply today.

Career Development and Advancement
Amazon is hosting an hiring event on Jan 27 for HBCU Alumni. Register today!
Onramp is partnering with SiriusXM + Pandora opened applications for their Fullstack and Android Quality Engineering apprenticeships. Fullstack & Android QE applications are due by 12pm PST Feb 2.
Skillsoft is hosting a 12-hour online workshop/bootcamp to teach participants the fundamentals of data visualization and how they can use it to support data-driven decision-making and a data-driven culture. Register by Jan 25.
Forbes partnered with Morehouse College to offer Forbes Fellowship for Business Journalism. A fellowship to prepare Black journalist to pursue careers in business journalism. The 8-12-week intensive program will recognize rising reporters and recent graduates who demonstrate a clear commitment to a career in business journalism and an ability to generate thoughtful, ambitious story ideas. Apply by Feb 15.
The Data Incubator Fellowship Program is an immersive, 8-week, full-time bootcamp for those with STEM degrees and a passion for data looking to take the business world by storm. It’s free for those with Master or PhD degrees who want to accelerate or break into a data science career! You’ll learn from industry leaders and use real #data to solve problems. Apply early decision by Jan 15 or by Feb 12!
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Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Tailored resources for diverse-owned businesses and underrepresented founders.
Grants, Pitch Competitions and Funding
The Black Ambition Prize provides a platform to access growth capital, pitch feedback, and mentorship for Consumer Products and Services — Design — Healthcare — Tech businesses and startups. There is a a minimum of 2 members per team and no maximum team. Ventures will compete for up to $1,000,000, Apply by Feb 18.
Mechanism Ventures opened the African-American Entrepreneurs Grant - Female Award for female African-American entrepreneur at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business. Apply by Feb 11.
UndercoverVC is looking for talented students from underrepresented campuses and backgrounds to join their network of fellows. Fellows source deals from campuses large and small across the United States and Canada. Apply today!
Accelerators and/or Founder Programs
In partnership with NBA Team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, twice a year SitchCrew selects up to ten startups and help them get in the best possible shape to launch and grow their companies. Startups go through an intensive 12-week program culminating with Demo Day, when founders present their company to a curated audience made up of investors, community stakeholders and business leaders. Apply by Jan 31.
SXSW Pitch will be part of the SXSW Online digital experience. 2021 SXSW Pitch will feature 48 interactive technology companies from 8 different categories. These companies will virtually pitch and participate in a 5-minute Q&A with three judges. Applications are being accepted.
BOSS Lab, Pillsbury is dedicating Emerging Growth and Venture Capital lawyers and colleagues in complementary practices will provide considerable volunteer legal and advisory services to up to 50 innovative startups with high-growth potential, valued up to $20,000. Apply today.
Mielle Organics launched its $1,000,000 #MoreThanAStrand fund to provide educational, entrepreneurial, economic empowerment and business investment for Black women and women of color around the globe! More Details / Ongoing.
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