Securus Technologies Expands ScholarCHIPS Reach via Incarceration Facility Tablets
Event summary
- Securus Technologies has partnered with ScholarCHIPS to provide scholarship information via 550,000 secure tablets in correctional facilities since 2024.
- ScholarCHIPS welcomed its largest and most geographically diverse cohort of scholars in July 2026, marking 15 years of operation.
- Applications for ScholarCHIPS scholarships increased over 900% after becoming accessible through Securus tablets.
- Securus contributed $50,000 in scholarship funding to ScholarCHIPS.
The big picture
Securus Technologies is leveraging its corrections-grade tablet network to bridge educational gaps for children of incarcerated parents, aligning with broader industry trends toward technology-enabled social impact. The partnership reflects growing corporate interest in addressing systemic barriers through targeted interventions, particularly in underserved communities.
What we're watching
- Scalability Challenge
- Whether ScholarCHIPS can sustain the 900% application growth without compromising support quality.
- Partnership Impact
- How Securus' tablet integration will affect outreach to incarcerated parents and their children.
- Funding Sustainability
- The pace at which additional corporate sponsorships materialize for ScholarCHIPS' expanding mission.
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