Charter’s Spectrum has selected 15 college students for the sixth class of its Spectrum Scholars program, awarding a total of $300,000 in scholarships while providing mentorship, professional development and internship opportunities.
The program, launched in 2020, supports students with financial need as they prepare for careers after graduation. Since its inception, Spectrum has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to more than 100 students.
Each member of the new class will receive a $20,000 scholarship distributed across their junior and senior years of college. Participants will also be paired with Spectrum employee mentors, gain access to networking and career development opportunities, and be eligible for paid internships at the company’s offices in Stamford, Connecticut; Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Denver and St. Louis.
“The next generation of talent is looking for more than a first job — they’re looking for places where they can learn, contribute and grow,” said Paul Marchand, the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Spectrum. “Spectrum Scholars reflects the way we think about building careers here: investing in people early, opening doors to real opportunities and helping students see the possibilities ahead.”
The 2026 class includes students pursuing degrees in fields such as computer science, business administration, finance and marketing.
Spectrum said the program is designed to provide more than financial assistance, offering participants opportunities to build professional networks and gain hands-on experience inside the company.
Among those benefiting from the program is Carlos Sandoval, a member of the 2025 Spectrum Scholars class and a computer science student at the Colorado School of Mines. Sandoval is spending the summer as a security engineering intern at Spectrum’s Denver office.
“The scholarship is an incredible benefit, but what really stood out to me was the support that comes with it,” Sandoval said. “My mentor has helped me make connections at Spectrum, and my internship is giving me real-world experience I can build on.”
Spectrum said the initiative is part of its broader effort to attract and develop future talent while creating pathways into careers across technology, business and operations.
Scholars who later join Spectrum as employees may also benefit from education assistance programs, health care benefits, retirement contributions and employee stock purchase opportunities, the company noted.
The latest awards bring the total amount distributed through the Spectrum Scholars program to more than $2 million since the initiative began six years ago.
