Hackergal Ambassadors are problem solvers, innovators, and changemakers, leading by example and advocating for greater diversity and inclusion in the tech industry across Canada.
Built by girls for girls, Hackergal’s Ambassador Program equips girls with the skills, tools, and confidence to pave the way for a better, brighter future.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Be a role model
- Learn to code with a purpose and a passion
- Collaborate with like-minded girls
- Host a coding club and teach other girls to code
- Be eligible for letters of reference
- Meet industry experts and attend virtual events
- Develop your Future-Ready Competencies
- Count volunteer hours toward requirements in your province
- Apply for our Scholarship Program (you must be a Hackergal Ambassador to be eligible.)
Year 1
Becoming a Role Model
Creating their coding club projects and launching their coding clubs
Year 2
Learning to Lead
Mentoring the first year ambassadors and creating career pathways project
Year 3
Discovering Career Paths through Mentorship
Shadowing a women in tech, learning how to network and exploring post-secondary journeys
Year 4
Leading as a young woman in STEAM
Building a portfolio and learning how to become a strong applicant in their post-secondary journeys
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023/2024 ARE NOW CLOSED.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO APPLY:
Submit Your Own Application
Stay tuned for next year’s application deadlines by clicking the link below.
Be Nominated by a Facilitator/Educator
Stay tuned for next year’s application deadlines by clicking the link below.
Eligibility
- Identify as a Hackergal (A Hackergal is a girl or Two-Spirit/non-binary/gender diverse youth who is passionate about closing the gender gap in tech)
- Age 14-18
- Live in Canada
- Commit to a minimum of 1 year of Programming
- Passionate about closing the gender gap in tech!
