The Women in Technology Scholarship is awarded by Dalhousie University in Canada. Through collaboration with industry partners, The Women in Technology Scholarship not only offers financial backing but provides a platform to support the next generation of female tech leaders and champions. This scholarship is applicable for Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science programmes in the Faculty of Computer Science. This scholarship is an exclusively all-female scholarship programme. 

Shortlisting Process

The selection of scholars for the Women in Technology Scholarship involves a multi-stage process. The scholars will be selected after a thorough assessment of all the applicants. 

Terms and Conditions

The continuation of the scholarship depends on the good academic performance of the scholars in the examinations conducted by their respective universities.

Renewal cases of stipend holders who are not promoted to the next year will not be considered for further renewal.

• Have an overall average of 70%.
• Have applied for the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science programme.
• Can demonstrate a passion for technology and contribution towards the community.
• Identify as female.
• IELTS: No lower than 6.0 in each band
• TOEFL: No lower than 20 in each band
• PTE: no lower than 50 in each skill

Applications must be submitted online.

Application Documents

• The student must then submit a 1-page essay or a 1-3-minute video describing what she has done to merit this award.
• Examples to demonstrate your passion and contribution might include:
  • Participation in groups working with technology.
  • Introducing technology to the community.
  • Contribution to community groups and schemes.
  • Playing a role in encouraging women to engage with technology.
  • Teaching others how to use technology.
  • Using social media to promote a cause.
  • Participation in Hackathons and technology-related events/competitions.
  • Blogging.
• Academic Transcripts.