Women in Technology Entrance Scholarship

Awarded By: Dalhousie University in Canada
Updated on Oct 24, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Bachelors
Deadline: Mar 14, 2024
Amount: CAD 10000
Countries:
CanadaCanada

Scholarship Overview

Through collaboration with our companions like The Leacross Foundation, The Women in Technology Scholarship initiative no longer just gives monetary aid but offers a platform to help the subsequent generation of lady tech leaders and champions. The scholarship is awarded at Dalhousie University in Canada.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for the following Bachelor courses in Dalhousie University, Canada.

  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Applied Computer Science

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 10,000
Conversion rate used: 1 GBP = Rs. 109.86
Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

To apply for a Women in Technology Entrance Scholarship:

  • the student must first be accepted into the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science program
  • The student must then submit a 1-page essay or a 3-5-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

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link

https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/about/study_here/entrance_scholarships/womenintech_scholarship.html

Application Link
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/about/study_here/entrance_scholarships/womenintech_scholarship.html

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
University Transcripts Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Date
FAQ Link https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/awards-financial-aid/scholarships/award_faqs.html

 

Scholarship Eligibility

The majority of scholarships will be awarded to individuals who:

  • Have an overall average of 70%, please see individual program pages for full admission requirements.
  • Have applied for our Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science program.
  • 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.

Scholarship Restriction:

  • Only for Women.
  • This scholarship is for female applicants only studying Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science.

Exams Details:

Exam Name Indicates if exam is required
TOEFL Required (minimum score 90)
IELTS Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE Required (minimum score 61)
12 Required (minimum score 70.0%)

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education at a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly