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At WD, we care! We prioritize giving back and responding to the needs of our communities, and we believe that more can be achieved when we do it together! Our philanthropic programs aim to make a significant impact by focusing our efforts. Emphasis is placed on STEM education, hunger relief, and environmental issues.

Global Giving Guidelines

WD believes in our responsibility to be a good neighbor in the communities in which we operate, and a steward of our world’s resources. The quality of life and education, the well-being of our employees and their families, and the economic health of our society are of vital interest to WD. As a corporation, we support organizations that improve education, support hunger relief, as well as programs protecting the environment and our communities according to the following giving guidelines:

I. Criteria
WDC requires that non-profit organizations and schools seeking support meet specific criteria to be considered:

Be a tax-exempt non-profit organization or public school in good standing with the IRS or global equivalent
Show program capability, sound fiscal policies, responsible management, and evidence of long-range planning and effective use of volunteers
Have a competent, active board of directors or similar governing body providing sound policies and guidance to the organization and its members
Produce a budget, financial statements and a plan for funding beyond the period covered by the proposed contribution
Show a method of evaluating the results of the proposed project

In addition, we require:

The charity is not being recommended by a foreign official
The charity is not owned/operated by a foreign official or close relative
There are no deals that are contingent (either in fact or in appearance) upon the granting of the charitable aid
Normal due diligence has been conducted to verify that the charity is legitimate and reputable, and financially stable
The charity’s mission is consistent with the philanthropic priorities of the Western Digital Corporation (Education, Hunger Relief, Environmental Issues)

WD reserves the right to make funding and contribution decisions within its sole and absolute discretion and may alter these criteria without notice at any time.

II. Limitations and Exclusions
WD’s charitable contributions are not automatically renewing in nature. If an organization receiving current or previous support from WD desires additional funding, it must submit a new grant request. Such requests will be evaluated in relation to other submitted requests and budgetary considerations at the time of the new request, and may not be approved.

We will not provide grants or other charitable contributions under circumstances that are not permitted by or are in conflict with the policies of the Western Digital Corporation, applicable law, or budgetary considerations, which include but are not limited to requests made by the following:

Individuals
Customers or other business partners/providers
Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or national origins
Grant-making foundations
Political organizations
Organizations whose primary function is the proselytization of specific religious beliefs
Private educational institutions
Organizations failing to meet WD’s corporate standards for ethical operation and social value

III. Anti-Bribery and Corruption
As discussed more fully in WD’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (the “Policy”), which is available by request, WD is committed to winning business through honest competition in the global marketplace. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption wherever we operate and enforce effective systems to prevent it.

Accordingly, WD and its officers, employees, agents, contractors and all others who perform services on its behalf are prohibited from promising, authorizing, giving or offering money, a financial or other advantage, or anything of value directly or indirectly to (a) a Public Official (as that term is defined under the Policy) with the intention of influencing that official and with the intention of obtaining or retaining business or any business advantage, or (b) a private person with the intention of inducing that person to perform his or her functions improperly where those functions are expected to be performed in good faith, impartially, or in circumstances where the person is in a position of trust. No cash, cash equivalents, or anything of value can be provided to a Public Official on behalf of WD. Any contribution or support involving a Public Official, government agency or government institution requires the approval of the WD Legal Department.

Community Grants Program

WD partners with nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) around the world to support programs in STEM education, hunger relief, and the environment. Through a competitive grant process, we fund organizations aligned with our philanthropic focus areas serving the communities in which we operate.

To Apply for Funding

Our grant program is currently by invitation only. If your organization is new to the Community Grants program please carefully review our Global Giving Guidelines and eligibility criteria before proceeding. If your organization qualifies, we welcome you to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to GlobalGivingandDoing@wdc.com. Letters of Inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of submissions, only selected organizations who meet all eligibility criteria will be invited to submit a full application.

Eligibility Criteria

Nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations must be a legally recognized charitable organization in the country of operation and be registered on the Benevity platform
Programs must be aligned to one of WD’s philanthropic priorities:
Programs must be implemented within designated geographic areas, please see locations below
- STEM Education: Organizations providing opportunities to K-16 youth
- Hunger Relief: Innovative programs focused on alleviating hunger in our local communities
- Environment: Work in environmental preservation and/or conservation, and the public education of such issues
Organizations may submit one application per year
After receiving three consecutive years of funding, organizations will be required to cycle out for one year before reapplying

For Programs Based in the United States
The geographical locations we currently fund in the U.S. include:

Greater Bay Area, CA (Alameda, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties)
Orange County, CA
Boulder County, CO
El Paso County, CO
Olmsted County, MN

Proposals are reviewed by local WD employee grant committees twice a year. Our U.S. community grantawards generally range between $7,500 - $20,000.

Grant Application Acceptance Dates
Round 1: December 1 – January 15
Round 2: June 1 – July 15

For Programs Based in India, Malaysia, and Thailand

Please carefully review our Global Giving Guidelines . If your organization meets all eligibility criteria outlined above, you are welcome to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to GlobalGivingandDoing@wdc.com. Letters of Inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of submissions, only selected organizations who meet all eligibility criteria will be invited to submit a full application.

Questions?

For additional information please contact GlobalGivingandDoing@wdc.com

Our Partners

WD partners with Benevity to process our grant applications and to power our employee volunteer and giving programs around the world. If you are interested in seeking support from WD, we highly recommend registering your organization with Benevity to help streamline our consideration of your partnership.

Funding for our grants program is provided through the Western Digital Fund, a corporate advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

The WD Scholarship Program

The Western Digital Scholarship Program was established in 2018 to help realize the potential of future scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians, as well as the dependents of our talented workforce. The global scholarship program has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships to encourage and assist students whose educational opportunities will be expanded by financial assistance.

Western Digital scholarships are one-time awards up to $5,000 USD. Eligible recipients may receive a maximum of two awards in their lifetime.

We.care Scholarships

The We.care Scholarship was established to support the educational pursuits of Western Digital employee dependents by creating opportunities for them to thrive. In recognition of the breadth of talent represented by our employee base, this program is open to students of all majors and regions. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular and/or community activities, and the overall quality of the application.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be the legal dependent child* of a regular, full-time Western Digital employee as of the application deadline. In addition, the employee must hold a support, professional or management track position level of 109 or below; or be a member of our manufacturing staff (levels 201-205).*Dependent children are defined as biological, step- or legally adopted children living in the employee’s household or primarily supported by the employee.
Undergraduate student enrolled (or plan to be enrolled) on a full-time basis at an accredited four-year college/university for the entire upcoming academic year.
Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
All majors are eligible to apply.
Students from all regions are eligible.

Program Timeline

The scholarship application for the 2026-2027 academic year is now closed. Please check back in January 2027 for information on how to apply for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Application Opens	Application Due Date	Awards Announced By
January 20, 2026	3:00pm U.S. Central Time on April 1, 2026	May 31. 2026

Questions?
We.care Scholarship Support: westerndigital@scholarshipamerica.org

Our Partners
WD partners with 3rd party providers, including Scholarship America, to identify students fitting our applicant profile, process applications, award scholarships, and provide support services to scholarship recipients. WD will not have access to nor process the information within applications. Our partners are solely responsible for the protection of any information that is provided by the applicant. We encourage all applicants to read the privacy practices/notices/policies before using their service.

Funding for our scholarship program is provided through the Western Digital Fund, a corporate advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

Reports and Resources

View our Corporate Responsibility documents, including our annual sustainability reports, to learn more about our environmental, social, and governance policies, initiatives, and certifications.

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Community Impact

Global Giving Guidelines

Community Grants Program

The WD Scholarship Program

We.care Scholarships

Global Disaster Relief

Giving Back Through Volunteering

Reports and Resources