Historically, marginalized communities face challenges related to accessibility, inclusion, and finances when seeking opportunities to advance their knowledge and share their perspective to the world. In order to advance thought leadership as a whole, we must welcome and advocate for a multitude of ideas and innovations.

In our latest credTen, we highlight ten event scholarships that are working diligently to expand accessibility, elevate diversity of thought, and create opportunities for underrepresented groups to add their voices to the collective learning community. 

ScalaCon
October 4-7  | Virtual
ScalaCon is a collaborative project brought to you by the folks behind Scala eXchange and Scala Days. To increase diversity at ScalaCon, scholarships are offered to people from underrepresented groups in tech and those from low-income backgrounds and/or countries. ScalaCon Diversity tickets include free admission to the conference. 
How to apply: Submit through form. No deadline listed 

Great Minds in Stem (GMiS) 
October 5-8 | Pasadena, CA 
GMiS has been a conference dedicated to expanding the knowledge-base and access to career growth opportunities to ALL STEM students within the United States and its territories. In partnership with Google, GMiS offers scholarships to qualifying individuals that covers the full cost of registration. 
How to apply: Submit through form. Deadline is August 25, 5pm ET

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Conference 
October 6-8 | Palm Springs, CA
The Annual AISES National Conference is a three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. In partnership with Google, AISES offers scholarships to qualifying individuals that covers the full cost of registration. 
How to apply: Submit through form.  Deadline is August 25, 5pm ET

Lesbians Who Tech San Francisco Summit
October 10-12 (virtual), October 12 - 15 (live)  | Virtual/San Francisco, CA 
Lesbians Who Tech & Allies is the largest LGBTQ professional community in the world—committed to visibility, intersectionality, and changing the face of technology. Most importantly, it is the only organization that centers on LGBTQ women, women of color, and non-binary leaders. In partnership with Google, Lesbians Who Tech offers scholarships to qualifying individuals that covers the full cost of registration. 
How to apply: Submit through form. Deadline is September 1, 5pm ET

Blacks in Technology Conference (BITCON)
October 26-26 | Virtual/Orlando, FL
BITCON is the annual conference for the Blacks In Technology community hosted by Blacks In Technology, LLC (BIT) and the 501(c)(3) Blacks In Technology Foundation. The conference will be a hybrid of in-person and live streamed main stage, attended by IT professionals, university students, and a variety of afro-technologists and futurists.In partnership with Google, BITCON offers scholarships to qualifying individuals that covers the full cost of registration. 
How to apply: Submit through form. Deadline is September 1, 5pm ET

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference
October 27-29 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
The largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country, the SACNAS conference is a gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. In partnership with Google, SACNAS offers scholarships to qualifying individuals that covers the full cost of registration. 
How to apply: Submit through form. Deadline is September 15, 5pm ET

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference
November 2-6 | Charlotte, NC
The SHPE National Convention is the largest gathering of Hispanics in STEM. The convention is made up of five distinct conferences: Pre-College, Academic, SHPEtinas, Professionals in STEM, and SHPETech. In partnership with Google, SHPE offers scholarships to qualifying individuals that covers the full cost of registration. 
How to apply: Submit through form. Deadline is September 15, 5pm ET

AFROTECH™ Conference 
November 13-17 | Austin, TX
AFROTECH™ Conference is the largest Black tech conference of the year! Get ready to connect with a global community of 20,000+ Black tech innovators during a series of digital and in-person events filled with dynamic programming on emerging trends, networking opportunities with industry leaders and conversations with top tech recruiters.
How to apply: Submit through form. Deadline is October 4, 5pm ET

ADCOLOR
November 17-20 | Los Angeles, CA
The ADCOLOR Conference is the premier diversity gathering for professionals at all levels within the advertising, marketing, PR, media and entertainment industries. In partnership with Google, ADCOLOR offers scholarships to qualifying individuals that covers the full cost of registration. 

ADCOLOR also offers ADCOLOR Futures program which offers sponsorship to attend the ADCOLOR Conference & Awards, career training through ADCOLOR University, short and long term mentorship, as well as activities designed to inspire creativity and build camaraderie. Applications for FUTURES are currently closed, but be sure to keep an eye out for 2023 applications. 
How to apply: Submit through form. Deadline is October 4, 5pm ET

WebDirections
Multiple Dates | Hybrid
WebDirection has diversity scholarships available for all of their events. These provide full attendance just like any other attendee.  WebDirection looks to make connections between scholarship attendees and with our diversity sponsors, to help ensure the most valuable possible experience. Recipients will receive a full pass, including access to post-conference videos. 
How to apply: Submit through form. Rolling deadlines

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