Girls Who Code offers free virtual summer opportunities & grants

A message for libraries

"Did you know Girls Who Code offers free virtual summer opportunities? We provide the virtual teaching team, tech access and need-based grants for students who qualify, and a supportive sisterhood where students can make life-long connections.

Girls Who Code Summer Programs

• Our free virtual summer programs are open to 9-12th graders who identify as girls or non-binary. Any coding experience level is welcome!
• In addition to our free programs, we offer a financial support grant of up to $300 and tech access for eligible students.
• This year, students will learn all about game design and build out their own games!
• Students receive priority consideration if they apply by February 15, 2023. Regular-decision applications are due by March 24, 2023."

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A message for library patrons & students

Girls Who Code’s Free Summer Programs

"Level up by becoming a coder this summer with Girls Who Code! Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual programs and get the skills, network, and lifelong college and career support you need to change the world. All high school girls and non-binary students are welcome to apply! ​

• ​In our 2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders, you’ll learn how to get creative with game design in live virtual classrooms led by industry-leading companies like Metlife, Bank of America, and Accenture. By the end of the program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process, and more, as you build out a suite of short games using the p5.js library for JavaScript. You can even apply for laptop and hotspot access and grants of up to $300 for financial support!
• In our 6-week Self-Paced Program for current 9th-12th graders, you’ll learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. By the end of the program, you’ll earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for Cybersecurity or Data Science.
• Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of a sisterhood that supports you for life! Both programs introduce you to inspiring industry professionals and unlock lifelong college and career support. For more information on our virtual Summer Programs, check out our website or attend a webinar.

Head to girlswhocode.com/summerapply to apply by February 15 for priority consideration or March 24th for the final application deadline."