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It's Time to Close the Opportunity Gap

Advancing Ambition Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Whether you’re the first person in your family to attend college, or you’re following in the footsteps of those you admire, we want to help you pursue your goals and make your mark. That’s why we continuously develop and expand our courses, offerings and student resources to ensure that all students at DeVry and Keller feel valued, represented and included. 

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Paving a Path for Women in Technology

It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the tech industry – and we think it’s time to change that. Here are just a couple of ways we can help you prepare to break into this dynamic field.

Scholarship

Women+Tech Scholarship

We’re awarding up to $10 million in scholarships to help women like you close the opportunity gap in tech. Our Women+Tech Scholarship provides qualifying female students enrolled in an eligible Engineering and Information Sciences (EIS) undergraduate program up to $1,500 per semester in scholarship awards.

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Scholar's Program

Women+Tech Scholars Program

Our Women+Tech Scholars Program is designed to help qualifying female students immerse themselves in the tech industry with early access to internships, job opportunities, a mentor cohort and more.

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Women+Tech Scholars Program

Change the Future of Tech as a Hispanic Professional

Scholar's Program

NextGen Hispanic

Join like-minded Hispanic, Latino, Latina and LatinX students in our NextGen Hispanic Scholars Program and become a part of a growing community of peers, mentors and professors who are ready to make waves in the tech industry.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Courses

Whether you’re the first person in your family to attend college, or you’re following in the footsteps of those you admire, we want to help you pursue your goals and make your mark. That’s why we continuously develop and expand our courses, offerings and student resources to ensure that all students at DeVry and Keller feel valued, represented and included. 

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Leo Gatlin
Associate in Information Technology & Networking, 2021
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Earning my degree from DeVry has helped me achieve my goal to be an inspiration to others. My advice? If you are thinking about it go for it. Never let doubt hold you back from something that will change your life.
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FAQ

What is the difference between D&I and DE&I?

At DeVry, our DE&I efforts go beyond the classroom and workplace. We make a concentrated effort to ensure we’ve giving back to underrepresented and underprivileged groups in our local communities by partnering with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and HeadCount. In addition, we offer our Advantage Academy high school program to give qualifying 11th and 12th grade students in Chicago, IL and Decatur, GA the chance to earn an associate degree in Network Systems Administration or Business. Learn more about DeVry’s Commitment to the Public Good.

Why is diversity in college important?

At DeVry, we place a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we believe that everyone should have a fair chance in pursuing their goals – regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or other differentiators. DE&I not only aims to provide equal opportunities to underrepresented groups, it also creates diversity in backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints, thus leading to more creative, robust and well-rounded conversations and experiences.

How does DeVry support DE&I internally?

At DeVry University, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our core values. Our colleagues are invited to participate in our DE&I Council as well as grow their knowledge and build community with groups such as our Association of Black Colleagues, EDGE Women’s group, Society of LatinX, working parents group and more.

How does DeVry support DE&I in the community?

At DeVry, our DE&I efforts go beyond the classroom and workplace. We make a concentrated effort to ensure we’ve giving back to underrepresented and underprivileged groups in our local communities by partnering with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and HeadCount. In addition, we offer our Advantage Academy high school program to give qualifying 11th and 12th grade students in Chicago, IL and Decatur, GA the chance to earn an associate degree in Network Systems Administration or Business. Learn more about DeVry’s Commitment to the Public Good.