Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

All finalists will be notified on or before Monday, May 11, 2026.

Finalists must confirm their acceptance and participation within three (3) days of notification.

Application Criteria:

1. Applicant must be enrolled at a college, university, or community college and in good standing. Rising sophomores through seniors are eligible to apply. (Seniors who will still be enrolled in fall 2026 are also eligible to apply.) A current unofficial transcript will be required to verify enrollment.

2. Applicants should be available for the entire duration of the program.

**Selected applicants must be available to participate in all program days. This ensures that participants can fully and actively engage in the program's diverse activities, curriculum and opportunities. In-person events will take place on the following dates:

Sunday, June 7 - Friday June, 12 2026 - Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida

3. Applicants should demonstrate some interest in coding or technology, though prior experience is not required.

4. The program is open to undergraduate students in all majors/areas of study.

5. Applicants should be collaborative and open to creative problem solving.

Successful applications will be selected by board members of the Arise And Shine Foundation and a committee of the program's strategic planning team.

Application Deadline: Thursday - April 30, 2026

What you need BEFORE submitting application:

1. Current unofficial transcript. Must be dated 2026.

About the Arise And Shine Coding Bootcamp and E.S.T.E.A.M.ED Summit: 

The Arise And Shine Coding Bootcamp is a completely free experience filled with inspiration, impactful life lessons, skill building, and networking! During a week-long coding curriculum, students will enjoy curated discussions, engaging motivational speakers, and memorable activities.

Attendees will explore how coding, app development and STEAM training can help them find success in a range of career paths. Students will leave empowered with new life and tech skills and infused with a renewed sense of hope and connections.

Participants will learn to code using Apple’s Everyone Can Code curriculum. In addition to coding, the Bootcamp, now in its third year, will further prepare and empower scholars to be future leaders through lessons in cultivating wellness, creative thinking, esteem building and problem solving. 

• Participants will enjoy a high-energy event experience filled with positive vibes, inspiring speakers and meaningful connections.
• Throughout the course of the bootcamp's coding curriculum, this cohort will meet in person for 1 week to develop an app project with guidance and curriculum assistance provided by the program sponsor. Our team will provide experts in the field of education and computer science to help integrate and execute the curriculum program.

• New this year, The E.S.T.E.A.M.ED Summit will feature an App Challenge with a $50,000 scholarship award pool designed to reward excellence and recognize high-impact ideas.

  The 3 top performing participants will earn scholarship awards of $8,000, $5,000, and $3,000. Beyond the top honors, every eligible participant who completes the program will receive an even distribution of the remaining scholarship funds, reinforcing our commitment to investing in all students who rise to the challenge.

If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. Please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

Essay 1: Mentorship offers invaluable guidance and support, helping young professionals develop essential skills, navigate workplace politics, and build confidence. Mentors, often seasoned professionals who share similar experiences, provide a safe space for mentees to ask questions, voice concerns, and receive honest feedback. This level of support can foster self-awareness, allowing mentees to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies to overcome challenges.

Write a brief summary on how you believe effective mentorship can impact those entering the workforce in your particular area of interest.

Essay 2:

Computer science holds immense potential to bridge the technology gap and empower communities.

Offer a brief summary of the innovative ways advancements in computer science can and will transform access to opportunities across a variety of sectors and industries.  

 

 

By checking the box below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

 About Arise And Shine Foundation Inc. 

The Arise And Shine Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 committed to creating environments conducive to women working together to advance and elevate the personal and professional development of underserved and underrepresented communities.

We create spaces where we insist on “empowerment” being a verb, an action, and not just a catchphrase or trending topic. By dismantling self-doubt and changing belief systems around collaboration over competition, we will be a rich resource for information, inspiration, encouragement and education as we prepare and empower young leaders.