Meet the Otis ELC Scholars, The Aspiring Leaders of Tomorrow

Otis has awarded two-year scholarships to six undergraduate university students to support their studies in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and business degrees.

The scholarships are administered by the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), a nonprofit group based in the United States with the mission to increase the number of successful Black executives. In addition to financial support for their education, each of these high achieving Black students has been paired with an Otis mentor.

“This program is an expansion of our existing partnership and further represents our commitment to lead with our values. In partnering with the ELC on these scholarships, Otis is inspiring the next generation workforce and investing in a diverse talent pipeline,” said Neil Green, Otis Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, as well as executive sponsor of the program.

These Otis ELC Scholars are being recognized this week at the annual ELC Recognition Gala, and are among more than 130 student scholars sponsored through the ELC.

The ELC scholarship program is an example of Otis’ effort to form close, effective partnerships that advance social impact and DE&I objectives that affect positive change with causes that Otis cares deeply about. They also support Otis’ ESG goal to impact 15,000 students globally through STEM-focused programming across the learning and vocational training continuum to improve livelihoods and help build the workforce of tomorrow by 2030.

In addition to the ELC, Otis has recently provided STEM scholarships in partnership with the China Women’s Development Foundation’s Mulan Development Program, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, The Asia Foundation, Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology, and select Urban League chapters in the U.S.

Learn more about the Otis Scholars from the ELC.