RTC Future of Tech Fund

Grant Overview

Educational Grants for Computing Students

Donor: Goldman Sachs, Rewriting the Code, Last Mile Education Fund, Akama Fund

About: The RTC Future of Tech Fund represents a transformative $1.5 million initiative designed to break down financial barriers for aspiring tech professionals. This collaborative funding program combines the resources of Goldman Sachs with Rewriting the Code’s mission to nurture the next generation of tech talent.

The fund takes an innovative approach to educational support by offering three distinct grant categories tailored to different student needs. What sets this program apart is its rapid-response framework and trust-based evaluation process, where each application receives individual consideration rather than following rigid scholarship criteria.

For students facing urgent financial challenges, the program provides flexible funding solutions ranging from emergency mini-grants to comprehensive academic support. This strategic investment in education ensures that promising tech talent can complete their degrees without financial obstacles derailing their career trajectories.

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Focus: Computing education, Technology careers, STEM degrees, Women in tech, Degree completion, Financial aid, Educational Equity

Region: United States, United Kingdom

Eligibility:
–For U.S. Applicants
–Must identify as a woman or non-binary individual
–Must demonstrate low-income status or ineligibility for U.S. Federal student aid
–Must be pursuing an undergraduate computing-related degree at an accredited 4-year U.S. institution
–Must be within four semesters of graduation for Emergency and Bridge Grants
–Must be within two semesters of graduation for Last Mile Grants
–Must be currently located in the United States
–Must have been an RTC member for minimum 6 months
–For U.K. Applicants
–Must identify as a woman or non-binary individual
–Must have household income below £50,000 (evidenced by means-tested assessment)
–Must be pursuing a STEM-related degree at an accredited UK university
–Must be currently located in the United Kingdom
–Both home and International students eligible
–Must have been an RTC member for minimum 6 months

Benefits:
-Emergency Mini Grants
–Up to $595 (U.S.) or £500 (U.K.)
–For short-term obstacles
-Bridge Grants
–Up to $4,500 (U.S.) or £2,500 (U.K.)
–For major financial hurdles
-Academic Grants
–Up to $10,000 (U.S.) or £10,000 (U.K.)
–For final degree completion expenses

Deadline: Rolling basis

Terms:
-RTC: Rewriting the Code, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting women in technology
-Last Mile Education Fund: Partner organization providing rapid-response grants for low-income students
-Akama Fund: Partnering organization focused on trust-based approach to student funding
-STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
-Computing-related degree: Includes software development, computer science, information technology, and related fields