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Humanitarian Tech Corps: Scholarships for Service in Federal Technology Roles

This Act establishes a new scholarship-for-service program for students in technology and data science fields, covering full tuition and providing a living stipend. In exchange, citizens commit to working in federal agencies, like USAID, supporting critical humanitarian missions after graduation for a period equal to the scholarship duration. The goal is to modernize public service technology and improve humanitarian aid delivery.
Key points
Provides full scholarships for STEM degrees (computer science, data analytics) in exchange for mandatory public service employment after graduation.
Recipients must work in federal agencies or approved non-governmental organizations supporting humanitarian operations.
The program aims to strengthen the government's ability to use advanced technology in crisis response and humanitarian efforts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5331
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-11-14