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HistoryMakers.

Everyone's family history matters.

At Ancestry, we’re all about building a community where everyone feels welcome and included. We know real success comes from curiosity, determination, and the drive to try new things—not from barriers that hold people back.

That’s why we’re focused on empowering the next generation of leaders. By investing in young people today, we’re helping them grow into the kind of citizens who shape the future: creative, responsible, and ready to make a difference.

HistoryMakers Tour

Ancestry's HistoryMakers Tour is designed to connect students with opportunities to engage with leaders in the tech industry. The tour provides students with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to explore careers in technology. By blending history, innovation, and professional development, the HistoryMakers Tour empowers the next generation of diverse talent to make their mark in the industry.

Connect extraordinary students to Ancestry internships, co-ops, work placements and full-time roles
Host informational sessions for students and alumni who are interested in the tech industry

We’re eager to meet with students who are interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, data and computer science, business, marketing, product, UX.

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2025 Virtual Tour Stops

Marketing | Product Analytics

October 24, 2025 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM PST

Engineering | Data Science

November 7, 2025 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM PST

Resume, Interviewing and LinkedIn Workshop

November 21, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM PST

London: Marketing

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Ancestry HistoryMakers Scholarship

At Ancestry, we have a long-term commitment to enhancing education and empowering the next generation of history makers. This is why we’re proud to sponsor the 2025 HistoryMakers Scholarship Fund. Multiple $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students who attend the 2025 Ancestry HistoryMakers Tour schools.

To qualify, students must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate enrolled at one of our partner schools and have demonstrated leadership through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.

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