Scholarship Program

Our 2024/2025 Scholars

Stella

Creating spaces where young minds discover their tech voice matters deeply to me. I want them to see that their unique perspective is exactly what our digital future needs.

Azka

Hackergal taught me that when girls are given the chance to explore tech early, they don’t just learn—they lead. I hope to continue building spaces where they can do both.

Becoming a Hackergal Ambassador enabled me to practice the two things I love most: creating impact and empowering individuals like myself to do the same. The Hackergal community has shown me how success is never a one-man race, and how a strong network is the key to unlocking the doors of any opportunity.

Through running a coding club, mentoring young learners, and facilitating the Hackergal National Hackathon, I’ve learned that empowering others is just as transformative as being empowered yourself. The most meaningful part of my journey has been creating spaces where girls can explore coding with confidence and see that their voice is the future of STEM.

Our 2023/2024 Scholars

Rumeza

My ultimate goal is to use my experiences to empower the individuals around me to tap into the potential they have to change the world.

Niyah

Teaching young girls to code and witnessing their development in STEM continues to inspire me! I hope to continue inspiring other young girls who look like me to pursue STEM!”

Becoming a Hackergal Ambassador enabled me to practice the two things I love most: creating impact and empowering individuals like myself to do the same. The Hackergal community has shown me how success is never a one-man race, and how a strong network is the key to unlocking the doors of any opportunity.

The opportunity to learn from like-minded girls and gain technical skills is how Hackergal sparked my interest in STEM. The opportunity to host a coding club and create themed projects helped me to discover my passion for programming. Each meeting only made me happier to have gone outside my comfort zone and taken this opportunity!

We are giving exceptional girls the support they need to learn more, go further, and build impactful careers in STEAM.

Applications for the 2024-25 Scholarship will open on November 12th 2024.

The Hackergal x RBCx Innovation Scholarship & Hackergal x RAVL Build Better Scholarship is sponsored by:

About the Hackergal Scholarship Program

Who Qualifies

The Scholarship will be awarded to up to two (2) applicants who:

Exemplify passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
Take action as catalysts for positive change within their communities.
Promote awareness, lead by example, and create opportunities for those following in their footsteps.
Committed to creating an impact on their communities, both local and global

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Have participated in Hackergal’s Hackathon Program and/or Hackergal’s National Ambassador Program
Identify as a girl or gender-diverse learner. This includes trans girls because we recognize trans girls are girls. We welcome the participation of gender-fluid, non-binary, and two-spirit learners.
Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Secondary School Students (Full or Part-time) in Canada graduating in 2025 who will use this scholarship in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation or completion of Quebec CEGEPs and who want to pursue a career in STEAM. STEAM includes the following five (5) disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

Evaluation Criteria/General Guidelines

Qualifying applicants must comply fully with the requirements set out above.
Applications must be submitted via an online application form before the deadline.
The awarding of the scholarships will seek to reflect the diversity of Canada and include the optional submission of demographic information (e.g., gender identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, and disability status).
The Selection Committee will evaluate the applications on the merit of their content only. The Selection Committee will consist of internal and external members of the Hackergal community. The applications will be evaluated based on adherence to the requirements, the quality and content of the responses as they relate to the scholarship objectives and the reference letter―all of which will be given equal weight. The applicant’s identity will be completely masked on all documents reviewed by the Selection Committee.
The Scholarship funds are intended to cover expenses connected with education, skills training and research in the STEAM fields. This includes, but is not limited to, tuition costs, residence fees, books, laptops and school supplies.

Hackergal reserves the right to not award a scholarship or scholarships in any given year should the candidates in that applicant pool not meet the required criteria for the scholarship program. Hackergal Scholarship Program, including its Scholarship Application, is subject to the Hackergal Privacy Policy; Hackergal reserves the right to update the Privacy Policy at any time.

Applications are now closed. The next Scholarship application period will open October 2025.

past hackergal scholars

"Being able to share a small piece of my knowledge with young girls and knowing that I have the ability to change the future, is the best feeling in this world!"

Aruthy

2022/2023 Hackergal x RBCx Scholarship Recipient

"I am so excited and passionate about sharing my experience and journey to empower future girls in STEAM and to show them what each of them is capable of!"

Lakshmi