The mission of the funder, Digital Responsibility, revolves around educating individuals about the environmental and societal impacts of technology. They aim to foster greater awareness of digital responsibility, focusing on how technology usage can affect both our personal lives and the world around us. By highlighting issues such as e-waste, Digital Responsibility seeks to encourage more sustainable and mindful practices concerning technology.
The Digital Privacy Scholarship aims to enlighten individuals about the impermanence and public nature of online posts, highlighting the negative consequences excessive sharing can have on employment and college admission opportunities. The scholarship encourages awareness and caution regarding digital footprints on the Internet.