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. We welcome the participation of gender-fluid, non-binary, and two-spirit learners.Students who self-identify as a girl* This includes trans girls because we recognize trans girls are girls. We also 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.

1. Qualifying applicants must comply fully with the requirements set out above.
2. Applications must be submitted via an online application form. The deadline to submit applications will be communicated in October 2024.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. 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.