*March 18, closing date of the call for applications.
The Latinos in Technology Scholarship seeks out Silicon Valley graduates to provide them with the support they need to graduate from college and foster their love and passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The program, which closes on March 18, was established by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV) and administered by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), with the goals of addressing the educational gap among Latino students and increasing diversity in high-tech employment.
The lucky 100 students who win the Latinos in Technology Scholarship (LITS) and who major in a STEM-related field will receive up to $30,000 over three years.
There will also be opportunities for internships at Silicon Valley companies, corporate sponsors of the scholarship.
And although Latinos represent almost 30 percent of the population in Silicon Valley, only 4 percent work in STEM and high technology, said Melissa Canela, manager of the HFSV Education Program.