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DIVERSITY IN TECH SCHOLARSHIP – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

The scholarship application deadline is 14 days prior to the course start date.

For Bootcamp, applications will close on 27th January for our 10th February intake.

For Part Time, applications will close on 6th January for our 20th January intake.

Coder Academy offers eligible applicants the opportunity to receive a subsidy for our Web Development Bootcamp (Diploma of Web Development).

Scholarship Value:
- The scholarship will be equal to 50% of the total tuition fees of the Web Development Bootcamps only.
How to Apply:
- Complete an online application form.
- Complete a Diversity in Tech Scholarship application form. (NB: this will be sent to you via email once you have filled out the bootcamp application form).
- Submit a creative portfolio or composition addressing the theme “My Life as a Coder”

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Applications must address the submission criteria, as outlined in the ‘Selection’ section below.

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. This includes demonstrating:
A willingness and ability to undertake full time intensive study.
An interest in pursuing a rewarding career in tech.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Continual engagement with the tech community.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

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 “My life as a Coder”.

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

Each scholarship application will be assessed on how well it meets the selection criteria below. Scholarships will be awarded to the applicants who address criteria in the most creative, effective and relevant manner. So, show us what you’ve got!

Selection Criteria:

Portfolio: Each applicant should submit a portfolio titled ‘My Life as a Coder’. This can be any form of media, as long as we can access it. You don’t need to be able to code for this, but we’d like to see that you’ve thought about what your life would be like with this power. Your portfolio should include the following elements:

Diversity focus: Please explain your area of diversity and why you would be an ambassador for it in this field
Hobbies: Tell us about yourself. Be genuine. We want to know you.
Career goal: Explain why you are enrolling in this course. Paint a picture of our future.
Relevance to Coder Academy: We’d like to see what you know about Coder and the course, and how we can help get you where you want to go. So tie in some context.
Creativity: Don’t just submit a word document. Make your portfolio fun, stylish or interactive. Impress us.

SCHOLARSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All scholarship applications must be original works and created entirely by the scholarship applicant.
This scholarship award covers tuition fees equivalent to 50% of total course fees at Coder Academy only.
The scholarship is not transferable to other people or other educational institutions.
The scholarship is not exchangeable for cash, and the scholarship winner is not entitled to any monetary refund under any circumstances.
Coder Academy will retain full discretion over the scholarship assessment and awarding process, and no appeal process may be entered into.
This scholarship does not cover the cost of software, consumables, stationery, accommodation, or other costs that may be necessary to undertake Coder Academy’s courses.
Coder Academy accepts no responsibility for late, lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries.
All portfolio submissions submitted become the property of Coder Academy.
Each scholarship applicant guarantees the right to transfer these works to Coder Academy. Coder Academy may use application materials submitted in any way and medium.
Coder Academy reserves the right not to award the scholarship if no entry meets its judging criteria.

Scholarship winners are required to:

Complete Coder Academy’s entire enrolment process and provide all supporting documentation, including a signed Offer Letter.
Agree to Coder Academy’s policies and procedures.
Commence their course at the agreed upon date and undertake a full-time subject load.
Agree to participate in promotional activities as requested by Coder Academy for a period extending 6 months after the scholarship benefit period. These activities may include, but are not limited to, attending events and student career fairs. Coder Academy will cover any costs to the scholarship winner for undertaking these promotional activities.
Consent to their name and photograph being used in Coder Academy’s promotional material.
Acknowledge that should they need to repeat any particular subject, the additional cost of this repeated subject will not be covered under the scholarship.
Acknowledge that in the event that they cease full time study or withdraw from the course, any remaining scholarship benefit will be forfeited and all outstanding fees must be paid.
Acknowledge that Coder Academy accepts no liability for any personal tax implications that may arise from being awarded this scholarship. Independent financial advice must be sought externally.

FORFEIT OF SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarships may be forfeited if the scholarship award holder:

Is found to have breached any policies, codes of conduct or guidelines as specified in the student handbook or on the Coder Academy website.
Fails their examinations without good cause.
Resigns from their scholarship or discontinues studies with Coder Academy.