Axon Scholarship & Mentorship Program

Spring 2026 | $50,000 in Scholarships

The BCGA Foundation and Axon are partnering to launch an empowering scholarship and mentorship program for high-achieving students passionate about technology, innovation, and public safety. This initiative provides financial support, mentorship, and access to career development opportunities within Axon’s global network of engineers, innovators, and change-makers. The program is designed to uplift and connect the next generation of STEM leaders from Georgia Tech and the Atlanta University Center Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP) — including Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University — preparing them to excel academically and professionally in the evolving tech landscape.

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Must be enrolled in an Engineering or computer science program at Georgia Tech or the Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP) at Morehouse College, Spelman College, or Clark Atlanta University
  • Undergraduate in a STEM, engineering or computer science major
  • Demonstrated interest in technology, innovation, and/or public safety
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must commit to participate in the Spring 2026 mentorship program
  • Attend a BCGAF charter member institution
  • Alabama A&M University
  • Alabama State University
  • Alcorn State University
  • Central State University
  • Coppin State University
  • Edward Waters College
  • Florida A&M University
  • Jackson State University
  • Jarvis Christian University
  • LeMoyne Owens College
  • Livingstone College
  • Miles College
  • Mississippi Valley State University
  • Morris Brown College
  • North Carolina Central University
  • Saint Augustine University
  • Texas Southern University
  • Virginia State University
  • Be currently enrolled as a full-time college student (12+ semester hours)
  • Have at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA
  • Be an upper-classman student (junior or senior with 30 hours or less remaining to graduate)
  • Be pursuing a degree related to the new STEM majors (Engineering, Game Development, CIS, Graphic Design, Music, Animation, etc.) and Business majors (Marketing, Accounting, Finance etc.)
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Mentorship Program Details

Selected scholars will participate in a structured mentorship experience that bridges academic learning with real-world insight, including:

  • One-on-one and group mentorship sessions with Axon engineers, product leads, and business professionals
  • Monthly virtual check-ins and quarterly roundtables designed to develop professional skills and strengthen pathways into Axon’s early career programs

IMPORTANT DATES

For questions about the application, please contact da@bcgausa.org.

If you haven’t already, register to join us for Careers & Conversations with Axon at Georgia Tech on Monday, November 17, 2025, at bcgausa.org/events.
Attendees will receive priority consideration for the Internship & Mentorship Program

BCGA Foundation Donation