Scholars Programs Aim to Help Underrepresented Communities Pursue Tech Education
Let's close the opportunity gap and create an equitable future
Today, just 29% of tech workers are women, 9% are Hispanic and 8% are African American1. At DeVry, we believe in access to higher education for all students. Our NextGen Hispanic, Women+Tech and Future Cyber Defenders Scholars Programs are designed to help underrepresented communities prepare to pursue tech careers.
Scholars gain access to workshops, hands-on learning opportunities, mentorships and more. With over 7,000 students admitted since 2021, DeVry is helping close the opportunity gap. You are the future. Let’s advance ambition together.
Women represent just 14% of the total workforce for software engineering and 25% of the total workforce for computer science-related jobs.2 We think it’s time to change that. Our Women+Tech Scholars ProgramTM was designed to help women like you find their place in the tech industry.
While Hispanic workers make up 17% of the U.S. workforce, they represent just 8% of those working in STEM careers.3 Our NextGen Hispanic Scholars Program aims to close the digital skills divide by equipping you with the knowledge you need to make a difference in the workplace of tomorrow.
Cybersecurity jobs are expected to grow 35% on a national level by 20314 – and tech-savvy professionals are needed to fill the void. Take your ambition to the next level with a scholars program designed to help you build your network, boost your skills and pursue the career you want.
Why Apply for a Scholars Program?
Our scholars programs give you access to tools, resources and support in addition to your regular curriculum. Here are just a few things you might benefit from:
Develop yourself personally and professionally through a mentorship program cohort
Get early access to industry-related internship and job opportunities
Build community by networking with ambitious, goal-oriented peers like you
Learn to become a well-rounded, strategic professional
Be a Change-Maker
Here at DeVry, we know what it takes to make an impact in the tech world. Our accredited university5 was founded based on a legacy of technological innovation and a passion for growth.
Learn how you can advance your skills – and prepare to make your mark – with classes starting every 8 weeks, 24/7 tutoring6 and courses available 100% online or in a hybrid format.
Ready to advance your ambition at DeVry? Let’s get started.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Related Pages
*Wiley. (2022). Diversity in Tech 2021 U.S. Report. mthree.com. Retrieved January 19, 2023, from https://www.wiley.com/edge/site/assets/files/2689/diversity_in_tech_2021_us_report_by-mthree.pdf
1“Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey.” 2022. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. January 20, 2022. https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat11.htm
2 https://builtin.com/women-tech/women-in-tech-workplace-statistics
4 Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
5 DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
6 Each student is allotted a set number of hours of tutoring per academic session through www.tutor.com (available 24/7). Additional tutoring services are also available through www.DevryTutors.com.
