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FinTech Focus
Type: , Summer program
FinTech Focus is a two-week immersive program designed for incoming college freshmen with an interest in finance, computer science and technology. Over the course of the program, students learn the principles of computer science, gain exposure to the financial services industry, and get hands-on experience developing real-world applications. Students will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, learn the basics of banking and finance, and gain insights into STEM career paths available in college and beyond. The course will take place virtually,…
Brought to you by: FinTech Focus
Eligibility requirements: None given
Important dates: Application deadline 4/2
Location: Virtual
Cost to participate: Free
The CALICO Informatics Competition
Type: , Programming Competition
The CALICO Informatics Competition is a high-school programming competition hosted by students at UC Berkeley. We create contest problems to promote the understanding of useful algorithms and encourage students to grow their problem-solving skills!
Brought to you by: The CALICO Informatics Competition
Eligibility requirements: None given
Important dates: April 8, 2023
Location: Virtual
Cost to participate: Free
GA Tech First Generation College Institute
Type: , Summer program
This residential program for rising 8th-12th graders (who must be future first-generation college students) will include opportunities to: • Learn about financial aid and scholarships, • Navigate college life, • Participate in hands-on STEM learning sessions, • Connect with Georgia Tech students, faculty, an staff, and • Engage in team and community building activities. All meals and snacks are provided!!
Brought to you by: GA Tech Expanded Learning Programs at CEISMC K-12 STEAM Education and Workshops
Eligibility requirements: None given
Important dates: Registration closes April 10th, 2023
Location: In-person (Atlanta, Georgia)
Cost to participate: Free
Tech Savvy
Type: , One-day conference, Workshop/training
Tech Savvy 2023 is a one-day conference tailored for girls in grades 6 to 9 and their parent(s), designed to inspire and encourage them in STEM fields. Registration is also open to interested boys. The students who attend Tech Savvy will experience exciting hands-on activities led by professional women in STEM fields. There will be a program for adults to learn more about working in the STEM fields, encouraging their children in STEM, and helping them to prepare for college or technical school.
Brought to you by: University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
Eligibility requirements: None given
Important dates: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Location: In-person (UW-Whitewater)
Cost to participate: $10
Games for Change Student Challenge
Type: , Hackathon
The G4C Student Challenge culminates in a national game design competition, through which middle and high school students (grades 5-12) can enter their original social impact games for the chance to win prizes, including a $10,000 scholarship, generously provided by Take-Two Interactive. Games are evaluated April – May. All students will be notified of their standing in the competition in May and winners are announced at an Awards Ceremony at the end of the school year.
Brought to you by: Games for Change
Eligibility requirements: Must have email address, adult permission if under 18, and must use a free/open platform to create the game.
Important dates: Challenge currently underway, submission deadline is April 18, 2023 at 11:59pm PDT
Location: Virtual
Cost to participate: Free
2023 Wisconsin-Dairyland Programming Competition
Type: , Competition
The Wisconsin-Dairyland chapter of the CSTA, in conjunction with the Marquette University chapters of ACM and UPE, welcomes high school students with Java, Python or Scratch programming experience to participate in a morning of computer science problem solving and/or storytelling. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in Java, Python, or Scratch; or use their abilities in the general areas covered by AP Computer Science Principles. This year we are planning on holding both virtual and in-person options for the competition on…
Brought to you by: Marquette ACM
Eligibility requirements: None given
Important dates: Online Registration Deadline: April 3rd, Noon CST. Coaches who register no later than March 23 will be entered for a door prize
Location: Hybrid (Virtually or Marquette University, in downtown Milwaukee 1313 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233)
Cost to participate: In-Person Registration Fee: • $80 / team in Blue (Java/Python) Division (3 or 4 students). • $60 / team in Gold (Scratch) Division (2 or 3 students). • $60 / team in Eagle (AP CSP) Division (2 or 3 students). Virtual Registration Fee: • $60 / team in Blue (Java/Python) Division (3 or 4 students). • $50 / team in Gold (Scratch) Division (2 or 3 students). • $50 / team in Eagle (AP CSP) Division (2 or 3 students).
Tech & Tiaras
Type: , Career panel, Fair
The goal of these events is to introduce students to tech and coding through fun, hands-on activities. These events are FREE to attend. Students will get to explore computer science, robotics, circuitry and build their own LED light-up tiara. Students will also get one-on-one time with female professionals in tech and learn about different career opportunities.
Brought to you by: North Central Educational Service District
Eligibility requirements: None given
Important dates: 3/23, 3/28, 3/30, 4/25
Location: In-person (Columbia Basin Tech Center (Moses Lake, WA), Omak Middle School (Omak, WA), Wenatchee Valley Tech Center (Wenatchee, WA), Manson HS (Manson, WA))
Cost to participate: Free
Massport Diversity STEM Scholarship
Type: , Scholarship
Massport’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Compliance offers a scholarship to attract students of color to pursue careers in the transportation industry and since 2007 has awarded over $70,000 in scholarships. Two $3,000 Diversity STEM Scholarships will be awarded annually to graduating high school seniors of color with a minimum 3.0 GPA who reside or attend schools in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Worcester, Bedford, Concord, Lexington, or Lincoln. Students must be involved in community service and interested in pursuing a…
Brought to you by: Massport
Eligibility requirements: None given
Important dates: Deadline 4/29
Location: Virtual
Cost to participate: Free
Snapology STEAM Studies Scholarship
Type: , Scholarship
The Snapology STEAM Studies Scholarship will be awarded to a female high school senior at the sole discretion of our review panel based on the response to the essay question and an expressed interest in pursuing STEAM education. We will be awarding (1) $2,500 scholarship per academic year. Winners are announced on June 1st of each year.
Brought to you by: Snapology
Eligibility requirements: Female, US Based, Pursuing study in STEAM
Important dates: Deadline 4/30; Winner chosen May 2023
Location: Virtual
Cost to participate: Free
Girls Rise Up
Type: , Summer program
Girls Rise Up: A STEM + dance summer program by STEM From Dance Application Deadline: Sunday, April 30 Girls Rise Up is a STEM + dance summer program where girls learn to code, dance, unlock their joy, step into their power, and discover their STEM potential — all through the power of dance. Girls Rise Up is free, and available virtually and in person to girls ages 8-18. Programming runs July 10th through July 28th in NYC. Head to our website for additional location and details: https://stemfromdance.org/programs/girls-rise-up/
Brought to you by: STEM From Dance
Eligibility requirements: Available to all girls ages 8-18. Must attend the full three weeks of the program
Important dates: Programming runs July 10th through July 28th in NYC and virtually.
Location: In-person, Virtual (Manhattan, New York and Brooklyn, New York. More locations to be announced soon.)
Cost to participate: Free
Microsoft Student Tech Certifications
Type: , Certifications
Microsoft Certifications serve as proof of technical know-how and allow students to stand out from the crowd and can even be used as ACE college credit. Eligible students can take up to eight fundamental certification exams for free this academic year. Self-paced learning materials, a free practice test, and the voucher to take the online certification exam are all included, in the full range of Microsoft Fundamentals covering cloud, AI, data, cybersecurity, and much more. Eligible students can take up to eight Fundamentals Certification exams for free…
Brought to you by: Microsoft
Eligibility requirements: Need to be a student in an official education institution (school, college, university, etc.)
Important dates: Ongoing
Location: Virtual
Cost to participate: Free
Boston Tech Apprenticeship
Type: , Internship – paid , Apprenticeship
Tech Apprentice is a six- to seven-week paid summer internship program for tech-savvy Boston Public Schools (BPS) high school students who want to work at local companies. These talented students are considering pursuing IT majors in college and need work-based experience to help them understand the options available to them in the high-tech arena.
Brought to you by: Boston Private Industry Council
Eligibility requirements: Students must be currently enrolled in a Boston Public High School.
Important dates: Deadline 7/1
Location: In-person (Boston area, MA)
Cost to participate: Free
TechGirlz Teen Volunteer Program
Type: , Volunteer program, Workshop/training
TechGirlz provides opportunities for high school girls to continue exploring technology by assisting at or leading workshops. Having the high school girls helping at the event brings amazing energy as the high school students are near peers to the middle school attendees. The high school girls in turn keep learning new technologies, practice their leadership skills, and often get to meet women in the field who may also be assisting at the workshop.
Brought to you by: TechGirlz
Eligibility requirements: Permission slip signed and in 9th-12th grade.
Important dates: Rolling admissions
Location: In-person, Virtual (Various locations)
Cost to participate: Free
STEAM in AI & Data Science Research and Build Program
Type: , Multi-day program, Workshop/training
The DataEthics4All program is an opportunity for high school students to get mentoring and experiential learning by college students in the fields of AI, data science, and STEAM that they’d perhaps pursue as a career. The STEAM in AI & Data Science Research and Build Program is made up of a minimum of 10 one-hour sessions spread out during the school year. Students must meet with their mentor at least every 3-4 weeks during the school year to discuss project updates, goals, and next steps to work in between their meetings. Students can choose to meet…
Brought to you by: STEAM in AI
Eligibility requirements: The Student must qualify as someone from an economically disadvantaged family and must be recommended by a Partner School Teacher
Important dates: Ongoing deadlines
Location: In-person, Virtual (Various locations)
Cost to participate: Free
UC Scout
Type: , Multi-day program, Workshop/training
UC Scout is a University of California Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships (SAPEP) program that develops and delivers A-G-approved online classes and curricula to students around the globe. UC Scout course materials are designed to inspire lifelong curiosity and prepare pupils of all backgrounds and education levels for an increasingly technological world where training and job skills are mobile, asynchronous, and self-directed.
Brought to you by: University of Calinfornia SCOUT
Eligibility requirements: See https://ucscout.us.aldryn.io/uc-scout-policies/ for requirements
Important dates: Ongoing
Location: Virtual
Cost to participate: Free