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Update about the 2026 Code2040 Fellows Program
The Fellows Program offers more than a pipeline into the tech industry. It's a lifelong network of support designed to enhance our collective capacity for transforming the tech industry. Over the course of 10 months between September 2025 - July 2026, you'll gain community with other Black and Latinx people committed to racial equity, ongoing support in securing a paid internship, and training in racial equity advocacy.
As a nationwide program, we offer the majority of our programming virtually and support students in connecting with job opportunities around the country
What you can expect from the Fellows Program:
- You can expect to create lasting connections with a team of racial equity advocates and change makers in a space that centers your experiences, imagination, and visions for the future.
- Racial Equity Advocacy Education
- Learn about the current state of the tech industry, what systems need to change, and what your role is as a racial equity advocate.
- Opportunities for Economic Mobility
- Receive access to free resources like LeetCode Premium and training for valuable interview skills for securing a position in the tech industry.
- Student Learning Experiences
- Participate in workshops, panel discussions, a hackathon, and more to gain the tools and resources you need to navigate the tech industry and thrive in your career. Additionally, each year we have our in-person Summer Summit in June, which provides even more opportunities for connection and learning! This Summit is all-expense paid by Code2040 for Fellows.
- Build Community!
- Meet other Black and Latinx technologists and receive support from mentors and managers, all while redefining the future and face of tech and ensuring other technologists like you have the opportunity to succeed. Each Fellow is matched with a mentor who offers coaching and support in navigating the tech industry, securing an internship, and sharpening your racial equity skills.
- Intimate Cohort
- Relationship building is at the heart of our work for racial equity. You'll get to know each of your peers in a virtual setting where we'll share opportunities for connection, candid conversation, joy, and laughter.
The Fellows Program is designed for students who:
- Currently attend a U.S. college or university
- Identify as Black and/or Latinx
- Are seeking internships in the tech industry (SWE, AI, UX/UI, etc.) in the summer of 2026 (and NOT full-time employment)
- Have experience coding in at least one language (i.e. Python, C++, Java, etc.)
- Are interested in advocating for racial equity in the tech industry
NOTE: Students who have previously participated in the Fellows Program (hiring or summer seasons) are not eligible to apply.
Sign up for an Information Session and Alumni Roundtable to learn more
- Information Session - Fellows Program '26
- Alumni Roundtable 🚀 - Fellows Program '26
- Information Session #2 - Fellows Program '26
When is the deadline?
This year's application will be open from April 28 - June 27.