STEMing UP Program
Want to Stand Out on Your University Applications?
Join STEMing UP: A 2-Week Program* for BIPOC Girls & Gender-Diverse Youth (Ages 13–17)
Learn coding, build real apps, connect with tech mentors, and boost your chance at top universities and scholarships.
Program Dates: August 11–23, 2025
Location: Hybrid (Online + Optional In-Person Meetups in Ontario)
Deadline to Apply: July 25, 2025
Why Join?
- Build a real portfolio to submit with your university, internships or scholarship applications
- Learn app design, coding, and leadership from real tech pros
- Get mentorship from people working at Okta and more
- Meet other awesome young people like you who love tech
- Add an impressive achievement to your resume.
Who Can Apply?
- BIPOC girls & gender-diverse youth ages 13–17
- Live in Ontario
- Curious about tech, coding, or business
- Want to make a difference in the world—and stand out doing it
*Priority is given to low-income, newcomer, 2SLGBTQI+, and underrepresented youth.
What You'll Learn
- Coding & App Building
- Design Thinking & Prototyping
- Business & Leadership Skills
- Pitching Your Ideas to Real Experts
- Projects based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
What You’ll Get
- Mentorship & Coaching
- A Free Laptop (for eligible low-income participants)
- $100 WiFi Support (to eligible low-income participants)
- Hackathon Prizes (like job shadowing + 1-on-1 mentoring)
- Volunteer Hours
- University & Scholarship Guidance
Proven Results
Our grads have gone on to:
- Universities like UofT, Carleton, Western, Waterloo, York and others
- Internships at BMO, Scotiabank, Mount Sinai, Shopify
- Win national & international hackathons
- Careers in computer science, bioengineering, psychology, and more
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYIN’
I can honestly say that this program taught me so much more than just coding! After leaving the program I walked through the world as an entrepreneur, critical thinker and a leader. I can look back at my summer with hEr VOLUTION and point it out to an important milestone in my personal and professional journey!
The program made me realize that stepping out of the box is important. Experiencing the program made me more confident and motivated to take on projects I’d be afraid of doing out of expected failure, and I feel grateful that I don’t think that way anymore.
WE THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT.
WE COULDN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!
If your company is looking to invest in STEM opportunities for at-risk and underserved youth, please contact us for more details on our partnering opportunities.
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FAQs
What is the time commitment for STEMing UP?
Program commences - August 11, 2025
Week 1
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- Mon - Fri - in class business and coding training (10 am - 3 pm)
- Fri - hackathon - applied learning
- Sat - Project Pitching for feedback from judges - 10 am
Week 2
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- Mon - Fri - coding training (10 am) & tailored/independent + team training (2-3 hours)
- Friday (24 hours) hackathon
- Saturday - Demo Day/Winner Selection and Celebration 10 am
Program ends on August 23, 2025
* Please note that the program schedule may be adjusted to fit everyone's learning. A complete schedule will be sent to participants one week before the program start.
What are some examples of past assignments students completed within STEMing UP?
When will I find out if I got accepted into the STEMing Up program?
- August 1, 2025
Our Values





Our Vision
To equip youth with skills and opportunities to embrace STEM careers
Our Mission
We provide educational programming to encourage and equip youth in underserved communities, particularly girls and young women, to explore and be inspired by science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) areas.