Launch Your Career in Tech
Connect with Hispanic tech professionals, access scholarships and internships, find a mentor, and build the skills that will define your career — all through HIT student membership.
Free membership available through the HIT Student Dues Sponsorship Program.
Everything You Need to Succeed in Tech
HIT student membership gives you the resources, community, and opportunities to go from classroom to career with confidence.
Mentorship
Get paired with an experienced HIT professional through our eMentoring program. Receive career guidance, industry insights, and real-world advice from someone who's been where you're going.
Internships & Jobs
Access an exclusive job board with internship and full-time opportunities from companies actively seeking Hispanic tech talent. Get your foot in the door at top tech firms.
Scholarships
Apply for HIT-sponsored scholarships and fellowships designed to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in technology. Financial support for your education journey.
Hackathons
Compete in HIT-organized hackathons to build real products, sharpen your skills, and showcase your talent in front of industry professionals and potential employers.
Networking Events
Attend career fairs, mixers, and regional events where you can connect with peers, alumni, and industry leaders. Your network is often your greatest career asset.
Free Membership
Student membership is available at no cost through the HIT Student Dues Sponsorship Program. Eligible students can access full membership benefits without any financial barrier.
Opportunities Built for Students
HIT runs programs exclusively for student members that connect education with real-world experience.
Student Chapters
Join or establish a HIT student chapter at your university. Chapters host industry events, coordinate with local sections, and provide a community of peers pursuing the same goals. Work with faculty advisors and connect with local professionals.
Find a ChapterAmbassador Lecturer Program
The Ambassador Lecturer Program brings industry professionals directly to your campus. Engage with speakers from top tech companies, gain insights into real-world careers, and build connections you can't get in the classroom.
Learn MoreStudent Paper Contest
Compete in the HIT Student Paper Contest to gain recognition for your academic research. Winning submissions are featured at national conferences, giving students a chance to present their work to a global audience of tech professionals.
Submit Your Work
You Belong Here
HIT’s student community is a space where you can be yourself, find peers who share your background and ambitions, and build relationships that last a lifetime. From campus chapters to national events, your community is everywhere you are.
- ✓Connect with Hispanic peers across universities nationwide
- ✓Collaborate on projects through student chapters
- ✓Gain visibility at regional and national events
- ✓Find community in disciplines ranging from AI to FinTech
Hear from Our Members
Real stories from students whose careers were transformed by the HIT community.
“HIT connected me with a mentor who helped me land my first internship at a Fortune 500 company. The networking events gave me confidence I never thought I'd have.”
Maria Gonzalez
University of Texas at Austin
Computer Science
“Joining my campus HIT chapter was the best decision of my college career. I found a community of people who understood my journey and pushed me to aim higher.”
Carlos Rivera
Florida International University
Data Science
“The Student Paper Contest gave me a platform to present my research to industry leaders. That exposure led directly to my graduate fellowship offer.”
Sofia Hernandez
Stanford University
Artificial Intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HIT student membership.
Any student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university who is interested in technology and advancing Hispanic representation in the tech industry is eligible to join as a student member.
Student membership is available at no cost through the HIT Student Dues Sponsorship Program. Eligible students can access full membership benefits without any financial barrier.
Visit the Find a Chapter page to see if your university already has an active HIT student chapter. If not, you can apply to establish one — HIT provides resources, guidance, and faculty advisor support to get your chapter up and running.
The eMentoring program pairs student members with experienced HIT professionals for one-on-one mentorship. You'll receive career guidance, industry insights, resume reviews, and real-world advice tailored to your goals.
Absolutely — student members receive discounted access to all HIT events including the annual conference, regional meetups, career fairs, hackathons, and networking mixers.
HIT-sponsored scholarships and fellowships are available to undergraduate and graduate student members. Applications open annually — check the Scholarships page for deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application instructions.
Ready to Launch Your Career?
Join thousands of Hispanic students who are building the future of tech. Membership is free, the opportunities are unlimited.