Electric vehicle company Rivian is creating the first Rivian Scholars program to support Georgia Tech engineering students advancing the technologies of the future. The company will initially support the program with a contribution of $150,000.

Beginning in 2026, Rivian and Georgia Tech will identify potential scholarship recipients in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Eligible students will be in their third year and will have their tuition costs partially funded by the scholarship. 

“The incredible depth of science and engineering talent in Georgia was hugely influential in our decision to build our next manufacturing home here,” said Rivian Chief Operations Officer Javier Varela. “Through this new partnership with Georgia Tech, we are excited to offer direct financial support and work experience to some of the most talented young engineers in the country.” 

“The Rivian Scholars program with the College of Engineering reflects the power of partnership between industry and higher education,” said Raheem Beyah, Georgia Tech’s provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “It will provide students with financial support and hands-on experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world innovation. We are proud to work with Rivian to advance opportunities that strengthen Georgia’s talent pipeline and drive progress in sustainable mobility.”

Rivian intends to build its next manufacturing home in Stanton Spring North near Social Circle, Georgia, with plans to create 7,500 jobs by 2030 in addition to 2,000 construction jobs.

With a suite of high performance, all-electric vehicles designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States, Rivian seeks to bolster American dominance in automotive and advanced technologies, helping to maintain the country’s global leadership and economic competitiveness. 

In mid-2025, Rivian announced the establishment of its east coast headquarters in Midtown Atlanta with plans to employ up to 500 people at the Beltline location.