UWM celebrated the inaugural class of Anu and Satya Nadella Scholars at a welcome event recently at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center.
Nine recent graduates from Milwaukee high schools were awarded full-ride scholarships to pursue tech degrees, which are being funded through a gift from UWM alumnus and Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and his wife, Anu Nadella.
The Nadellas’ $2 million gift supports the Fund for Diversity in Tech Education at UWM, which helps the university attract, retain and graduate undergraduate students from marginalized communities, preparing them with the skills to enter high-tech careers.
Of the nine recipients, eight are majoring in computer science while one is majoring in information technology management. More.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-24 class. The deadline is Dec. 1.