The Digital Nova Scotia TechQuity Award is an innovative educational award designed to support African Nova Scotian students pursuing undergraduate studies in the technology sector.
To be eligible for this award candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Student must be graduating from a Nova Scotia high school
Candidates must be accepted into an undergraduate program that is at least 1 year in length at a recognized Nova Scotia post-secondary institution
Students must be accepted and enrolled in a program listed in section 11 Computer and information sciences and support services of the current standard Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada.
Student is a member of an underserved community and/or underrepresented community in the digital sector.
Selection Criteria
Award winner(s) will be recommended by the Digital Nova Scotia Educational Award Committee based on:
Demonstrated interest in the technology sector
Description of how they feel they are eligible for the award as a member of an underserved community or underrepresented community in the digital sector
Selection Process
The selection of the scholarship recipient is to be made by the Digital Nova Scotia Educational Award Committee and/or those staff/volunteers designated by Digital Nova Scotia
