Scholarships Open: Fully Funded Tech Training & Internships With Adobe Digital Academy 2025

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For career-changers seeking to enter tech without a conventional background, the Adobe Digital Academy offers a powerful and inclusive pathway. This globally expanding program—built through a collaboration between Adobe and General Assembly—is designed to equip professionals in UX design, software engineering, digital marketing, data science, and technical sales with the training, mentorship, and real-world experience needed to launch impactful careers.

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A Two-Part Career Launchpad

The Adobe Digital Academy is structured into two compelling phases:

Phase 1 – Scholarship-Funded Training: Candidates receive tuition support and a monthly living stipend, covering immersive bootcamps at General Assembly in one of these areas: Software Engineering, UX Design (both full-time, 12 weeks, November 2025–February 2026); or Digital Marketing and Technical Sales (10 weeks, December 2025–February 2026).(turn0search1)(#cite)
Phase 2 – Apprenticeship & Career Entry: High-performing bootcamp graduates are invited to interview for a 3-month technical internship with Adobe’s teams. This hands-on experience includes mentorship, relocation support, competitive compensation, and the possibility of full-time employment.

Who Is This For?

Intentionally designed for underrepresented and non-traditional talent, the program welcomes participants with 2–4 years of success in fields like education, arts, journalism, or business—not already enrolled in degree programs. Prior tech experience is welcome but not required. Decision factors include growth mindset, perseverance, strong communication, and alignment with Adobe’s values.

From Learning to Launching

This isn’t just training—it’s transformative:

99% job placement rate into full-time roles at Adobe or elsewhere
96% intern retention rate
50% promoted within the first year
Graduates often experience salary jumps of $30K to $100K per year upon hire

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Expanding Globally

A recent announcement confirmed the Academy’s expansion into new geographies and disciplines—including Creative Marketing and AI-focused training in the UK and beyond. These cohorts aim to broaden Adobe’s impact, especially in AI literacy and creative skills.

U.S. Program Logistics

Eligible Applicants: U.S. residents (excluding specific states like New York, Nebraska, etc.)
Program Starts: November–December 2025
Application Window: Opens August 5, closes by September 1, 2025; decisions by October; bootcamps begin November–December.
Applications are individual—one program per applicant

Hear From Alumni & Educators

“There’s a real support system for learning new technologies.” — Adriana Villagran, former Digital Academy apprentice and current Adobe software engineer.
“We need diverse perspectives on our team.” — Mark Nicholson, Principal Product Manager at Adobe emphasizing diversity’s role in empathy generation.

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Why It Matters

As the tech industry grapples with representation and changing skill demands, the Adobe Digital Academy stands out for turning passion into profession, regardless of background. With a design that combines modern apprenticeships, mentorship, and inclusive access, it’s a blueprint not just for individual transformation—but for sector-wide change.

Application & Info Sessions

Interested candidates can apply via General Assembly’s portal starting August 5, 2025. An online Info Session on August 26 will offer deeper insights and Q&A support.

Full timeline:

Aug 5, 2025: Applications open
Sept 1, 2025: Deadline
Oct: Admissions decisions
Nov–Dec: Bootcamps begin

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Summary Table

Component	Highlights
Applicants	Career-switchers from diverse, non-tech backgrounds
Training	GA bootcamps in UX, Software Engineering, Marketing, Sales
Compensation	Scholarships, stipends ($1.4K–$2K/mo), paid internships
Outcomes	99% employed, 96% retention, 50% promoted, high salary gain
Eligibility	U.S. residents (certain states excluded), competitive entry
Application	Opens August 2025, one program choice, Info Session available