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10X Future Founders Scholarship

10X Future Founders Scholarship

We’re awarding 10 scholarships to grade 12 students across Calgary who are passionate about pursuing tech, innovation and entrepreneurship.

  • Awarded Spring 2024
  • $1,000 cash scholarship
  • Scholarship for Calgary students

More about 10X Future Founders Scholarship

Ten grade 12 students across Calgary receive scholarships to follow their passion for tech, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The tech and innovation community has been instrumental in envisioning and establishing the Platform Innovation Centre; at the heart of it, is the 10X Circle – a group of passionate Calgarians and community leaders who see a future for Calgary rooted in the growth of a vibrant tech sector. As a gratitude for their support and contributions, Platform Calgary is paying it forward with the 10X Future Founders Scholarship to inspire the next generation of innovators in our city.

Successful students will each receive a $1,000 cash scholarship, and be invited to engage with Calgary’s tech community through various events and opportunities throughout their grade 12 year, which includes meeting with local tech leaders, tickets to events like Launch Party and tours of Calgary tech companies.

This scholarship is for

Grade 12 students enrolled at a high school in Calgary or surrounding areas.

Showing interest and initiative in tech, innovation and/or entrepreneurship as demonstrated by one of the following:

  • Active involvement in school or community programs/activities that help them build their skills and drive their passion for tech, innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Participation or enrolled in a tech education program (e.g. web development, coding education, robotics club, accelerator program, apprenticeship, etc.)
  • Has started or has plans to start a company

Selection Criteria

The Scholarship Selection Committee – comprised of influential tech leaders in Calgary – will use a set of selection criteria to identify ten deserving students who display values in line with the Rainforest Social Contract and who will be positively impacted by receiving the scholarship. You can find more details, including the selection criteria here.

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