DEI scholarship program

At O’Reilly, we believe that true innovation depends on hearing from, and listening to, people with a variety of perspectives. We want our whole community—including our online learning platform and the technology organizations who engage with it—to recognize, include, and encourage people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and professional roles.

To help members of groups underrepresented in technology develop and sharpen the skills needed to break through barriers within the field, we’re offering 500 annual scholarships giving recipients full access to the O’Reilly learning platform. Learn more about how O’Reilly is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

Who it’s for

The O’Reilly DEI scholarship is for those from groups underrepresented in tech who want to kick-start their career, upskill, or develop new skills. These groups include women, the Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and people with a physical or neurological disability.

How to apply

To be considered for an O’Reilly DEI scholarship, please submit your application on or before April 5, 2025. You’ll be notified of your acceptance status by June 15, 2025.

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Addison received a year of free access to O’Reilly. You could too.

Addison is one of 500 recipients of our inaugural O’Reilly DEI scholarship. She shares what she enjoyed most about her year of unlimited access on the O’Reilly learning platform.

What’s included

Scholarship recipients will receive access to the O’Reilly learning platform, which includes:

  • All O’Reilly books (including early release), audiobooks, and videos
  • Live courses and events, including our virtual conferences and expert Q&A sessions
  • On-demand courses curated by job role or desired skills
  • Verifiable digital badges and certificates of completion
  • Hands-on interactive labs and sandboxes
  • Certification prep materials and practice exams
  • Expert-curated content across tech and business topics
  • AI Academy with GenAI tracks and collections

From past recipients