Scholarships

Turing is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive tech community. Our mission is to unlock human potential by training a diverse and inclusive student body to succeed in high fulfillment technical careers.

We award scholarships based on a demonstrated desire to authentically influence the tech industry, financial need, and personal background. Turing is dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone is respected, appreciated, and valued to create a sense of belonging. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and different walks of life. Students who are successful at Turing are open-minded problem solvers who demonstrate an aptitude for logical thinking, a willingness to work hard, and an enthusiasm about shaking up the tech industry.

Please review the information below to learn more about Turing's scholarships and for additional questions please contact admissions@turing.edu.

Turing stands for the inclusion and equality of all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, zip code, background, or life experience. When we look at the tech industry overall, though, we see significant biases and a lot of missing faces. So many amazing people who could make monumental contributions to software development have not yet entered the field. This needs to change. 

People build software to solve problems, but we tend to only solve problems when we know they exist. Until the experiences of all software developers begin to mirror the experiences of all software users, real problems will remain unsolved and real needs will remain unmet. If you don’t see yourself as fitting some “typical software developer mold”, then you are exactly who we need. We want you to study at Turing precisely because you break the mold. Your differences are valuable.

At Turing School, we want to do what we can to address whatever is holding you back; whether it’s a lack of role models, an unwelcoming and exclusive culture in the industry, unhelpful policies, limited exposure to technology, or simply not realizing what a great fit you might be. We know there are some things we can’t change, but we are committed to accomplishing what we can. Let’s start with access to an unsurpassed education, and build a community together. We’ll help you form a support network, connect you with mentors, and stand with you as you launch and grow your career.

Turing is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive tech community. We award scholarships based on a demonstrated desire to authentically influence the tech industry, financial need, and personal background. Therefore, students from historically excluded and underrepresented communities (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) are encouraged to apply.

To apply for the BIPOC Scholarship please click the button below:

Scholarship applicants must meet the following qualifications: 

• Must be accepted & enrolled full-time in one of Turing's programs (Front End, Back End, or Launch)
• All students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to qualify
• Complete a scholarship portfolio, see below for details

• BIPOC Scholarship: Identify as a member of at least one group that is underrepresented in technology: Black, Indigenous, or People of Color are encouraged to apply.

• Inclusion Scholarship: We encourage all backgrounds to apply including students with Disabilities, First Generation, Low-Income, LGBTQIA+, Religious Beliefs, Veterans, etc.

• Must be uploaded as a Word or PDF document
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of research resources to support research presented in video submission
• Three letters of recommendation (family, friend, mentor, coach, religious leader, community activist, teacher or supervisor)
• 10 - 15 minute video submission (maximum)
• Can be recorded using tool of your choice (Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive, etc) 
• Links to video submissions should be submitted in application
• Personal statement
• Applicants consent to post video on website if selected as a winner
• A video of each scholarship winner will be posted on the Turing website by the dates listed on the due date table.
• Incomplete portfolio submissions will not be considered
• Scholarship research guide: For more information on Research Guidance please click here.

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Students should apply for the scholarship period that aligns with the desired Cohort dates.

Turing scholarships will be awarded by a Turing staff scholarship committee. The scholarship committee will score scholarship portfolios based on a rubric evaluating the following questions:

1. Personal statement: What lights your fire to attend Turing and to represent either the BIPOC or Inclusion scholarship?
2. Describe how earning this scholarship could authentically influence your ability to complete a Turing program, pursue a career in software development, and how you will make a difference within the BIPOC community or be inclusive?
3. Now that you have shared what lights your fire, tell us your personal or professional vision for the next 1, 3, and 5 years.
4. Turing's mission is to unlock human potential by training a diverse & inclusive student body to succeed in high fulfillment technical careers. Please explain how your lived experiences & diverse perspectives will align to Turing's mission?
5. Demonstrate your research, share how you plan to have a positive impact in the tech industry by serving historically excluded and underrepresented communities using social justice work or community engagement after graduation

1. Scholarships are offered in the form of tuition waivers and have no cash value. If the scholarship recipient is unable to complete the program for any reason, no refund of the waived amount will be offered. In the event a student withdraws during the program, the waiver amount applied will be prorated at a rate of $2500 per module completed. Waived tuition is only available for general tuition; repeated modules or other special circumstances are not eligible for this scholarship program and will be covered under Turing’s general tuition policies. 
2. By applying for admission to Turing and the Scholarship program, you certify that your answers are true and complete to the best of your knowledge and acknowledge that providing false or misleading information at any stage of the application process may result in disqualification from the scholarship program and/or removal from Turing School. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. Scholarships are subject to the availability of funds and based on satisfaction of all terms and conditions.
4. By participating in the scholarship program, you authorize Turing School to publicly announce your scholarship, and share your image, story, and quotes for marketing purposes online or in print independently or in conjunction with partner organizations.
5. Scholarship may be withdrawn if the candidate is awarded a scholarship and fails to sign the enrollment contract and pay the $1,200 deposit required of all students.
6. Scholarship will be applied at a rate of $2500 per module completed.
7. Scholarship may be withdrawn in its entirety if the candidate violates Turing’s Student Conduct Policy.
8. Students are responsible for cost of living and relocation.
9. Students selected to receive a scholarship can earn one Turing scholarship per lifetime.

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