Inspiring the Next Generation of Tech Innovators

This year, the theme of MbTech Week is Tech Everywhere, a celebration of how technology plays a part in everyone’s everyday lives. 

High-school students are invited to apply for the MbTech Week Scholarship, which will be awarded at MbTech Week’s IGNITION event on February 24, 2025. 

Scholarship Details

  • Award Amount:$1,000 per recipient
  • Number of Scholarships: Two
  • Disbursement: Recipients will be honored at MbTech Week and invited to showcase their work at the event.

Application Timeline

  • Applications Open: November 19, 2024
  • Deadline to Apply: February 12, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

  • Who Can Apply: High school students (Grades 9–12) enrolled in any Manitoba high school
  • Project Submission: Applicants must submit a project showcasing their contributions to technology, such as:
    • School-based Projects: Assignments or initiatives like coding, robotics, or app development
    • Extracurricular Activities: Participation in tech clubs, competitions, or community programs
    • Personal Projects: Creative endeavors like building software, tech tools, or solving real-world problems through technology

Submission Requirements

  • Application Form: Complete the form below
  • Project Description: 500–750 words explaining your project, its purpose, how it aligns with the Tech Everywhere theme of MbTech Week 2025, and its impact
  • Additional Media: Include videos, presentations, or screenshots to highlight your work

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on the following:

  1. Originality: Is the project unique and creative?
  2. Innovation: Does it introduce new ideas or approaches?
  3. Impact: How does the project benefit others or solve real-world problems?
  4. Alignment: How well does it align with MbTech Week’s goals of inspiring technological curiosity and innovation and the theme of Tech Everywhere?

Apply Here