Philanthropy

Global Giving Guidelines

Western Digital 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 Western Digital. 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)

Western Digital 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
Western Digital’s charitable contributions are not automatically renewing in nature. If an organization receiving current or previous support from Western Digital 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 Western Digital’s corporate standards for ethical operation and social value

III. Anti-Bribery and Corruption
As discussed more fully in Western Digital’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (the “Policy”), which is available by request, Western Digital 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, Western Digital 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 Western Digital. Any contribution or support involving a Public Official, government agency or government institution requires the approval of the Western Digital Legal Department.

Community Grants Program

US Community Grants
Western Digital awards grants to nonprofit organizations and public schools offering programs or services in alignment with our key areas of support:

STEM Education:
Particularly programs targeted at underrepresented and/or underserved youth
Hunger Relief:
Programs with a predominant focus on alleviating hunger locally
Environmental Preservation:
Programs aimed at environmental protection or preservation, and the public education of such issues
Veterans and Military Families:
Projects and programs that provide services to veterans and/or military families

In order to best honor our commitment to the communities we serve during the COVID-19 crisis, Western Digital has temporarily revised our grant program to an invite only basis. Nonprofit organizations and public schools offering programs aligned with our focus areas will receive an invitation from Western Digital to apply for funding through a competitive application process a week before the grant application opens. Prior to applying, all requestors are urged to review our Global Giving Guidelines for complete details on our giving policies.

During this temporary change, we will remain focused on the geographical areas we serve:

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 Western Digital Corporation employee committees twice a year at each site for recommendations of approval or denial. Funding recommendations are then passed on for final approval through Western Digital Corporate Advised Fund.

Two application periods are offered each year with deadlines on January 15th and July 15th. Organizations seeking funding may apply once in any 12 month period. Community grant awards are limited to one per organization, per year. Organizations receiving three consecutive years of funding will be required to cycle out for one year before applying for additional funding. Our Community Grant awards typically range between $7,500 - $20,000.

Our US Community Grant application is temporarily available on an invite only basis according to the following schedule:
June 15th – July 15th, 5pm PDT
December 15th- January 15th, 5pm PST

For nonprofits that have been invited to submit a proposal, the application form can be accessed at: Western Digital Community Grants Application. Please be aware that clicking the link will navigate away from the Western Digital corporate website. You will need the access code provided in your invitation to access the application.

Paper applications are not accepted.

Global Community Grants
Western Digital considers applications for grants to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and public schools whose programs align with our philanthropic focus areas:

STEM Education
Hunger Relief
Environmental Preservation
We currently consider grant requests from the following countries outside of the U.S.:

China
India
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand

The program offers the opportunity for qualifying organizations to apply for funding via a competitive application process. Priority consideration is given to organizations offering programs/services in proximity to Western Digital offices and facilities. Prior to completing an application, requestors should review our Global Giving Guidelines for complete details on our giving policies. In addition to our guidelines, applicants must be able to exhibit tax-exempt status equivalent to U.S. IRS 501c3 status.

The Global Grant application process begins with a Letter of Inquiry. Western Digital will consider letters of inquiry from NGOs that meet all our guidelines, including alignment with our funding focus areas and geographic restrictions.

Requestors can complete the Letter of Inquiry here. Please be aware that clicking the link will navigate away from the Western Digital corporate website.

Letters are considered on a rolling quarterly basis. If your letter is approved for further consideration you will be notified and provided with an invitation to complete a full grant application.

Стипендиальная программа компании Western Digital

Стипендиальная программа компании Western Digital была учреждена в 2018 году с целью реализации потенциала будущих ученых, технологов, инженеров и математиков, а также членов семей наших талантливых сотрудников. В рамках глобальной стипендиальной программы было выделено более 3 миллионов долларов США в виде стипендий для поощрения студентов и оказания им помощи.

Стипендии Western Digital выплачиваются единовременно. Максимальная стипендия для одного получателя составляет 5000 долларов США, один студент может получить не более двух стипендий.

Стипендии We.care

Стипендия We.care была учреждена для поддержки образования детей, находящихся на иждивении сотрудников компании Western Digital. В знак признания широкого кадрового потенциала наших сотрудников эта программа открыта для студентов всех специальностей из любых регионов. Получатели стипендий будут отобраны на основе академических достижений, проявленного лидерства во внеклассной и/или общественной деятельности, а также характеристик заявки в целом.

Требования к кандидатам:

Заявитель должен быть членом семьи, находящимся на иждивении* штатного сотрудника Western Digital, работающего на условиях полной занятости на момент окончания срока подачи заявки. Кроме того, сотрудник должен занимать вспомогательную, профессиональную или управленческую должность уровня 109 или ниже; или быть членом нашего производственного персонала (уровни 201–205).
* Под детьми, находящимся на иждивении, понимаются биологические, приемные или усыновленные дети, проживающие в семье сотрудника или находящиеся преимущественно на его содержании.
Студент бакалавриата, поступивший (или планирующий поступление) в аккредитованный четырехлетний колледж/университет для обучения по полной программе в предстоящем учебном году.
Предпочтение будет отдаваться студентам, имеющим средний балл успеваемости 3,0 по шкале 4,0 GPA (или эквивалент).
Подать заявку могут студенты всех специальностей.
Студенты всех регионов имеют право на участие в программе.

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Внимание: нажав на ссылку, вы перейдете с сайта компании Western Digital на сайт Scholarship America.

Сроки проведения программы

Начало приема заявок	Окончание приема заявок	Объявление стипендиатов
19 января 2023 г.	30 марта 2023 г., 15:00 по центральному времени (США)	31 мая 2023 г.

Есть вопросы?
Поддержка We.care : westerndigital@scholarshipamerica.org
Поддержка образовательных программ STEM в США: westerndigital-stem@scholarshipamerica.org

Наши партнеры
Western Digital сотрудничает с такими сторонними поставщиками, как Scholarship America и ATIDIM, для отбора студентов, соответствующих нашим требованиям к кандидатам, обработки заявок, присуждения стипендий и предоставления услуг поддержки получателям стипендий. Western Digital не будет иметь доступа к информации, содержащейся в заявках, и не будет ее обрабатывать. Ответственность за защиту любой информации, предоставленной заявителем, несут исключительно наши партнеры. Мы рекомендуем всем заявителям ознакомиться с практикой/уведомлениями/политикой конфиденциальности перед использованием их услуг.
Финансирование наших стипендиальных программ осуществляется Фондом Western Digital, корпоративным целевым фондом Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

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