DataShip Full Scholarship Giveaway Application

Data Placement Full Scholarship Contest

Dec 15th - Dec 22nd, 2025

Prize: Full DataShip Scholarship (Cost: $9k USD)

Important: If selected as a scholarship winner, you must be willing to share your progress publicly throughout the program (check‑ins, case study, testimonial).

Eligibility:

Are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry;
Have at least 1 year of data-related experience or equivalent skills;
Are legally eligible to work in the U.S. or Canada (e.g., work visa, PR, or citizenship);
Are not employees, contractors, or immediate family members of the Sponsor.
Are willing, if selected as scholarship recipient, to share their progress and
participate in reasonable marketing activities related to the scholarship and
the DataShip program.

Application Rubric: How the winner will be picked

Part 1: Effort & Evidence of Action (30 points)
Part 2: Alignment with DataShip Values (20 points)
Part 3: Impact Potential (30 points)
Part 4: Financial Need (20 points)

See full giveaway rules here: https://www.dataship.ca/giveaway-rules

Full Name *

Phone *

Email *

Please provide your LinkedIn Profile LINK *

Must be 18+ (at time of entry) *

Yes, I am 18+ at the time of entry

No, I am not 18+ at the time of entry

Which level describes you best: *

Level 0: Just Starting, Zero Technical Skills

Level 1: Some Technical Skills, No Projects

Level 2: 2-3 Industry Level Projects

Level 3: 1 Years of Data-related Experience with no visa sponsor needed (In the Country Looking In) or 3+ Years of Experience (In a Different Country)

Level 4: 1+ Years of Data Experience with no visa sponsor needed (In the Country Searching In)

Level 5: 3+ Years of Data Experience with no visa sponsor needed (In the Country Searching In)

Where are you job searching (with a valid work authorization)? *

US (must not need sponsorship now or in the future)

Canada (Can need sponsorship)

Others

When is your ideal time frame to start your next position (not co-op or internship)? *

Are you currently working full-time for your next data science position or are you working/schooling as well? *

I am full-time working towards my next position

I am also working/schooling part-time

I am also working/schooling full-time

If you had a process to gain skills, stand out to employers and bring you lots of interviews, what would be your yearly income goal for your next position? *

What have you put aside in USD to invest in yourself over the next 6-12 months? *

What is your current job search strategy? *

Why do you feel you haven't previously reached your goal? What do you feel is holding you back? *

Why do you believe DataShip is the right program to help you reach that goal?What have you already tried on your own, and what do you still feel is missing? *

Describe a time in your life or career when the journey was long and hard, you often wanted to quit, but you kept going. In your answer, explain what was happening and how you felt, what you specifically did to keep going, how you showed each of these values in that situation (Extreme Ownership, Give More Than Expected, Data-Driven, Resilient Growth), what happened in the end, and what you learned from the experience. *

If you win a scholarship and land the role you’re aiming for, how will you use that to help others? *

If someone referred you, please type the First and Last Name & their LinkedIn Link

I understand that if I am selected as a scholarship recipient, I must be willing to share my progress throughout the program (including check‑ins, case study, and testimonial), and I consent to my story and results being used for marketing purposes as described in the Official Rules and Privacy Policy.

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