The Emily Johanna Hoffman Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria

Emily wanted to be part of the transformation of her hometown of Pittsburgh into a technology hub. The Emily Johanna Hoffman Memorial Represent Tech Scholarship is made possible by the Emily Johanna Hoffman Fund. The scholarship honors Emily’s adventurous and generous spirit by assisting those who undertake to transform their lives and their communities by building new skills in software development.

This scholarship is available to residents of Southwest Pennsylvania who identify as a woman, transgender or nonbinary. Interested applicants should visit the Represent Tech scholarship page, review the application process and submit an interest form. Scholarship applicants who meet eligibility criteria will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

Emily's Curiosity Award

While at Tech Elevator, Emily stood out in her cohort for her fearlessness in asking questions. Knowing how things were done was not enough for Emily. She also wanted to know why. Emily’s Curiosity Award honors students who exhibit the same insatiable curiosity. Instructors nominate students whose questions:

• Prompt instructors to think differently about the topic

• Seek to understand why and not just how to do something

• Demonstrate courage or vulnerability in being willing to say “I don’t understand”

This Award is offered periodically to a student or recent alum who embodies these traits during their time as a Tech Elevator student. Recipients receive a certificate and recognition at a graduation ceremony. There is no associated monetary award.