- You must be a woman between the ages of 19 - 28.
- You must be comfortable using a computer and learning in an English medium environment.
- No coding experience is required.
- You must live in South Africa. If you are not a citizen, you must have a valid visa.
- You must be available to study full-time. You cannot be employed or enrolled in other studies.
- You will be chosen for your demonstrated leadership potential.
- You will be chosen for your potential to thrive in a tech career.
Funding to learn to code
Are you a young woman who wants a career in tech? CodeSpace’s Tech Leaders program offers
a world-class education that will teach you the tech skills that will get you hired.
Through the CodeSpace Tech Leaders program, you can study CodeSpace’s 6-month Software Development
program in an exclusive all-women class. You’ll study alongside other young leaders, forging friendships
that will be the foundation of your career. You’ll be mentored by successful young professionals who
will help you navigate your early career and receive exclusive access to career development opportunities.
World-class coding program
CodeSpace is a globally renowned education institution that gives students the opportunity to gain in-demand coding skills. The Tech Leaders program offers funding for women to enrol in CodeSpace’s 6-month full-time study program. You do not need to have any coding experience or a background in IT to join this program.
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How our funding works
Selected participants will be granted a “study now, pay later” agreement. A sponsor will cover the upfront cost of your education. That means that you will only need to pay a R200 monthly administration fee while you study. Three months after graduating, you will start repayments of R1500/month for a fixed period. This contribution will allow the next young woman to enter the program after you.
Why mentorship matters
As part of the Tech Leaders Program, you’ll receive mentorship from successful women in tech. Here’s why that’s a game-changer!
You’ll access opportunities for growth and career development. Mentors can help you identify areas where you need to grow as you build your new career. From providing insight into the skills you need to learn to thrive in the tech industry to introducing you to people in their networks who can open doors in your future, a mentor is the person who will help you create the career you desire.
You’ll gain confidence. If a man and a woman are equally capable in a role, research from Harvard Business Review shows that the man will rate his ability as an 8/10, whereas the woman will rate herself 6/10. Mentorship plays a massive role in overcoming that gender difference. A mentor will provide you with personalised guidance on communicating your skills confidently and recognising and celebrating your accomplishments as you study and enter the world of work.
You’ll learn from someone who has gone ahead of you. Whether you need advice on how to nail your first interview or navigate complex gender dynamics at your internship, your mentor will be able to guide you from their personal experience and provide practical support because they’ve been there before.
Young women committed to leadership
Through our Tech Leaders Program, we want to foster a community of women who will give back by inspiring the next generation of girls to code. This could be through mentoring a girl from your neighbourhood with a knack for computers, visiting your high school to talk about your coding experience, or even sharing about what it’s like to be a woman in the tech industry on your social media accounts. Representation matters, and we want young girls to see tech as a career option.