2U, Inc., recently named as “Online Education Provider of the Year” by the EdTech Breakthrough Awards, has announced the launch of a $3 Million Scholarship Fund. Communities that have been worst hit by recent job losses and economic hardship will be eligible to receive $2,500 scholarships offered by over 30 of 2U’s university partners.
2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology, is in partnership with top non-profit universities nationwide. These scholarships, made possible through the commitment of 2U’s partner network, can be applied to over 100 online tech boot camps.
As the impact of the pandemic continues to unfold, millions of people have seen their livelihoods disappear. Many of these jobs—especially in sectors already at risk of automation—aren’t coming back,” 2U Co-Founder and CEO Christopher “Chip” Paucek said in a statement.
“This scholarship fund removes barriers for workers who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry by increasing the affordability of top university boot camps across 2U’s network. Our partners have always made supporting diverse learners central to their boot camps, and these scholarships will put life-changing tech training within even closer reach at a time when people need it most,” he added.
Participating programs include boot camps offered by Columbia Engineering, The George Washington University, Penn LPS, Rice University, UNC-Chapel Hill Friday Center, UC Berkeley Extension, UCI Division of Continuing Education, UCLA Extension, Vanderbilt University, and many more.
Click to learn more: 2U, Inc. Announces $3 Million Scholarship Fund to Expand Access to Tech Boot Camps at 30 Top Universities Nationwide
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