BDC Capital Thrive Venture Fund Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund and Lab for Women.
BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. With over $3 billion under management, BDC Capital serves as a strategic partner to the country’s most innovative firms. BDC has made it a priority to support the growth and success of women entrepreneurs at every stage of their business, through access to financing and capital, advice and resources. Through its new $500 million Thrive investment platform, the largest of its kind in the world, BDC ensures women entrepreneurs have access to everything they need to succeed and have a lasting impact on the economy.
“There is so much great talent right now in Canada and we want to help propel more females into the tech industry through this in-market program that provides practical training and opportunities aimed at increasing women’s access to a career the technology sector,” said Michelle Scarborough, Managing Partner, Women in Technology Venture Fund, BDC Capital. “What it reinforces to me is that the number of women choosing entrepreneurship in technology and innovation is growing in Canada and we are just seeing the […] beginning of women playing strong leadership roles in tech enterprise.”
If you have any further questions about the Thrive Venture Fund and Lab for Women or Women in Technology Venture Fund, please visit their website. In addition, stay up-to-date with the latest women in tech news by signing up to receive their Thrive newsletter by adding your email to the Subscribe button on their website.
- Eligible recipients must self-identify as a woman and must reside in Canada .
- In order to claim the scholarship you must be accepted into Uvaro’s Premium membership with the intention of enrolling in Uvaro’s tech sales program.
- Scholarships are non-transferable.
- This scholarship is applied directly to Uvaro’s Premium membership fees.
- To be considered for a scholarship, an applicant must have the intention of taking one of Uvaro’s tech sales Courses.
- This scholarship does not come in the form of cash or cheque.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not received any Uvaro scholarship previously.
- Selection is based on the strongest match between career development needs and Uvaro’s program offering.
- To receive the scholarship, first join as a member. Furthermore, all membership and scholarship documents must be completed.
Scholarship calendar
| SCHOLARSHIP TERM | APPLICATION WINDOW | CUT OFF DATE | RECIPIENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | March 1 - May 31 2023 | Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | June 1 - August 31 2023 | Thursday, August 31, 2023 | Wednesday, September 20, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | October 1 - November 9, 2023 | Thursday, November 9, 2023 | Thursday, November 23, 2023 |
*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the Cut Off Date outlined above. Successful scholarship recipients will be contacted directly.