GirlEng Technovation Camp 2023 For High School Girls in South Africa

Deadline: February 20, 2023

The GirlEng Technovation Camp is currently looking for 50 high-potential Grade 9-11 high school girls who want to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

The camp is a 4-day active learning workshop that aims to help girls think & act like STEM professionals. In the GirlEng Technovation Camp, you’ll get the inside scoop from female engineering & technology students and professionals, learn how to code, participate in robotics workshops, and learn about other future technologies.

Benefit

Participants will:

Learn how to code
Do fun scientific experiments and be part of a cool robotics workshop
Gain access to STEM role models and mentors

Eligibility

Applicants should be Grade 9-11 high school girls currently studying mathematics (compulsory) and science (recommended).
Show a high interest in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career.
Must be residing in Johannesburg or surrounding areas.
Available for all four days of the workshop.

Event details

Dates: 28 March–31 March 2023
Venue: WomHub Office, Johannesburg
Time: 08h00-16h00 (daily)

NB: The camp is not a sleepover camp. Participants will come in the morning and leave in the afternoon.

Application

Participants are selected through an application process. The application forms must be completed online. Shortlisted participants will be contacted before the 4th of March 2023.