Diversity in Tech Scholarship
Apply for the Coder Academy Scholarship Program and receive 50% off your tuition fees*.
Why A Diversity in Tech Scholarship?
At Coder Academy, we’re passionate about looking for ways we can encourage diversity in the tech sector. With so few women and minority groups choosing Computer Science subjects and degrees, there is a strong need for confidence building via mentorship, role models, and an educational opportunity that translates into real-world experience.
To combat the lack of diversity in technology, Coder Academy is proud to offer one Diversity Scholarship for each intake and campus of our Accelerated and Standard Bootcamps. The scholarship will cover 50% of the total course fees of $20,970. Scholarships will be judged on a creative submission, and finalists will be determined following an interview. The scholarship application deadline is 14 days prior to the course start date.
Coder Academy offers one person per campus, per intake the opportunity to receive a subsidy for our Web Development, Data Science and CCC Bootcamps.
Why a Diversity in Tech Scholarship?
At Coder Academy, we’re passionate about looking for ways we can encourage diversity in the tech sector. With so few women and minority groups choosing Computer Science subjects and degrees, there is a strong need for confidence building via mentorship, role models, and an educational opportunity that translates into real-world experience.
To combat the lack of diversity in technology, Coder Academy is proud to offer the Diversity In Tech Scholarship. The scholarship will cover 50% of the total course fees. Scholarships will be judged on a creative submission, and finalists will be determined following an interview. The scholarship application deadline is 14 days prior to the course start date.
How to apply for a Diversity in Tech Scholarship in just 3 Steps
Complete an online application form for your chosen Bootcamp.
Once you have completed your application for your chosen bootcamp you will receive a link to apply for your scholarship.
Complete an online Scholarship application form.
Applications close 2 weeks prior to the intake date. Students will be notified if successful the Friday before the start date.
Applications are evaluated by Academic Team.
Each application is assessed based on the criteria below and successful candidates are contacted once a decision is made.
Creative Portfolio
As part of your scholarship application, you will be asked to submit a themed portfolio of creative work that showcases your hobbies and interests, along with a brief written submission explaining why you aspire to a career in tech. You may use any media of choice for your themed portfolio submission (e.g. an illustration, short film, animation, storyboard, comic book, app, photography, creative writing, etc). The theme for your portfolio submission will be stipulated in the application form.
All scholarship portfolios must be original works and created entirely by the scholarship applicant.
Check out some previous winning submissions to the right for inspo!
Creative Portfolio
Along with completing the online application forms, you are required to submit a themed portfolio of creative work that showcases your hobbies and interests, along with a brief written submission explaining why you aspire to become a coder. You may use any media of choice for your themed portfolio submission (e.g. an illustration, short film, animation, storyboard, comic book, app, photography, creative writing, etc). The theme for your portfolio submission will be stipulated in the application form.
All scholarship portfolios must be original works and created entirely by the scholarship applicant.
Check out some of our past winning submissions below.
Important Dates for 2022
| BOOTCAMP | INTAKE DATE | APPLICATIONS CLOSE | WINNERS ANNOUNCED |
| WEB DEVELOPMENT | 14 FEB 2022 | 14 JAN 2022 | 7 FEB 2022 |
| DATA SCIENCE | 17 FEB 2022 | 17 JAN 2022 | 3 FEB 2022 |
| CODE, CLOUD AND CYBER BOOTCAMP | 19 MAY 2022 | 21 APRIL 2022 | 5 MAY 2022 |
Scholarship Selection Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- This scholarship is only open to students who enrol directly with Coder Academy. Any enrolments via an agent or other recruitment organisations will not be eligible for participation.
- You must meet all other usual eligibility and entry requirements.
- To be considered for this high profile scholarship, the applicant must, as an ambassador of Coder Academy:
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to undertake full time intensive study.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a rewarding career in tech.
- Possess strong communication and personal skills.
- Continually engage with the tech community.
Hear from past Scholarship winners!
"Women have been historically underrepresented in the workplace since before "the workplace” existed. Earlier this year, in 2021, the Australian Government WGEA group released their latest report highlighting the gender pay gap. They recorded the total remuneration gap at 20.1%, which means men who work the same amount of time as women earn more than $25,000 a year more than women. This scholarship would enable me to engage and contribute to an evolving industry and in return, help change those statistics."
Daisy Watt - Scholarship Winner
"I want to bring a fresh perspective when creating programs that benefit the community and increase inclusivity. I want to be able to set an example, and encourage others to consider a career in tech. Most of all I want to make a space for women of colour in the tech industry."