Scholarship Program
We are giving exceptional girls* and gender-diverse learners the support they need to learn more, go further, and build impactful careers in STEAM.
Applications for the 2025-2026 Scholarship Program have closed. Applications for the 2026-2027 Scholarship Program will open in November 2026.
Hackergal’s 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.
Hackergal fueled my passion for tech inclusion, inspiring me to build more communities where young innovators thrive. What began as a single hackathon opened doors to mentors and like-minded changemakers. Now I’m helping reshape the tech landscape, and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of a collective that influences transforming technology’s landscape one coding club at a time.
The 2024-25 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.