Empowered and Educated - Vol. 1

Updated: Nov 22, 2020

EDUCATION. ENTREPRENEURSHIP. EMPLOYMENT

The resources and opportunities you’ve been searching for! All in one location.

Tailored resources for your career and educational journey!

Next.js is hosting their first-ever global conference on October 27. Register for free
GitNation is hosting a machine learning conference for software developers on Nov 5-6. You can secure free 1-day tickets to the conference or apply for a scholarship to ML conf. EU by Oct 30
The WEN Foundation has $5,000 in scholarships. A conference scholarship, two undergraduate scholarships to support graduating high school seniors and one Trailblazer Scholarship to help increase the number of African American and under-represented minorities in STEM. Apply by 10/31
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation and Linux Foundation has diversity and need-based scholarships to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, a four-day conference to further the education and advancement of cloud native computing. Apply by Nov 1.
Leon Noel of Resilient Coders is running a live full stack web development bootcamp every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm EST to 9:30pm EST with office hours on Saturdays from 12pm EST to 3pm EST. Register!

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Fortinet is providing cybersecurity training courses at no cost, until the end of 2020. Topics include basic cybersecurity awareness training to advanced training on security-driven networking, dynamic cloud security, AI-driven security operations and zero-trust network access. Check it out!
Research in Color is accepting applications for their Research Program. You’ll be paired with a economist during a short 6-month independent research project of your choosing. You’ll be eligible for scholarships and presenting at the annual conference. Apply by Oct 31. Questions: researchincolor@gmail.com
WONGDOODY is accepting applications for the $5,000 Creative Black Womxn to Watch Scholarship! to empower underrepresented voices. Apply by Nov 13
SANS launched an all-inclusive free cybersecurity training program focused on underrepresented backgrounds who are career changers, with a high aptitude and passion for cybersecurity. The courses and certifications are 8-weeks, and the full academy is 6-months. Apply by Dec 1. California Residents: Apply | Maryland Residents: Apply
JPMorgan Chase HBCU & HSI Leadership Conference registration is now open! Attend to participate in an immersive, virtual training experience, with inspiring speakers and opportunities to network with JPMorgan Chase senior leaders. Freshman and sophomore students apply by Nov 12

Tailored resources for diverse-owned businesses and underrepresented founders.

Maryland launched a program for teams/entrepreneurs/small business owners who are exploring innovations to respond to COVID with a new venture or to build more resiliency into their existing business Sign up by Oct 28, starts Nov 6
Curated’s $5M Recovery Grant application is live, providing $4K+ in resources to support restructuring in budget, hiring, and initiatives over 6 months. No deadline - Apply today.
The Committee of 200 launched Champion Grant Program, awarding a $25,000 grant and providing assistance with developing a plan to advance their business and access to Babson College’s WIN Lab. Apply by Nov 19
Win $100,000 from the first ever Outlander Labs Virtual Pitch Competition. Apply by 10/29
Win up to $175,000 in funding from New Venture Competition, a pitch competition for early-stage ventures and innovators. Apply by 10/30
(6) $2500 grants to idea stage entrepreneurs in iFundWomen’s member network. Apply by 10/31
(5) $25,000 grants for expenses, support from Stitch Fix data and product experts and more Apply by 10/31

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NYCBlend has a new program, Blend Connect aimed to connect diverse founders to resources that accelerate their teams and companies. Apply by October 31
The second round of the HartBeat of Main Street Grant Program is open for applications for up to $15K to support brick-and-mortar businesses. Apply by Oct 29
State Farm opened applications for their Good Neighbor Citizenship® Company Grants, you can request funding amount over $5K. Apply by Oct 31
SheEO Ventures opened applications for their next cohort. Entrepreneurs will receive a 0% interest loan; coaching with SheEO Development Guides and access to the global community. Apply by Nov 2

Here’s my Twitter #thread of 16 opportunities totaling over $400K in funding from grants/pitch competitions deadlines!
Shopify launched Build Black, to advance Black Owned Businesses. Join the community and list your business in the Black Business Directory.