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Aisha Bowe, Business Mogul and Bahamian Rocket Scientist, Empowers 50 Scholars on 50th Independence Anniversary

Wed, Jun 14th 2023, 01:42 PM
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Groundbreaking Bahamian business mogul Aisha Bowe is awarding 50 Scholarships for Bahamian students to attend HACKBahamas, her annual STEM Camp for free. The scholarships commemorate the Bahamas' Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations.

“The scholarships will cover the cost of attendance, materials, and meals,” said Bowe. “I've returned to The Bahamas for nearly a decade, personally engaging with students. I’m passionate about connecting them with remarkable professionals who share their background. In the tech industry, Black and Caribbean representation can be scarce. I'm grateful for establishing a platform where Bahamian students can explore the fusion of entrepreneurship and technology.”

Among those Bowe introduced students to through her camp were Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., the first African-American to walk in space, and Barrington Irving, the first Jamaican and the first Black man to fly around the world by himself. 

Having recently secured a contract worth nearly 1 Billion dollars with the U.S. government through Exacta Solutions, one of her three million-dollar companies, and being the first Bahamian, first Black and Caribbean woman scheduled to go into space with Blue Origin, Bowe is also an example to local youth that they can to beyond The Bahamas and excel. Bowe's Bahamian roots run deep, with her family playing integral roles in the camp's operations. Her uncle Anthony Allen serves as the caterer, her uncle Apollo Bowe handles transportation, and her grandfather Forester Bowe brings forth invaluable resources and connections. It's a true family affair, amplifying the camp's success and impact.

Bowe, a  serial entrepreneur,  transformed her first venture into a multimillion-dollar success through sheer determination. Her remarkable achievements led to being honored on Inc.'s prestigious Female Founders 100 list, recognizing her as a trailblazing woman shaping a brighter future. As the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, a renowned tech company featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America, Bowe's impact is undeniable. Notably, she joins a distinguished group of women of color who have secured over $1 million in venture capital funding. Additionally, her venture-backed creation, LINGO, a hands-on coding kit empowering students to learn coding at home, has made waves and is available on major platforms such as Amazon, Target, and Walmart.

The camp, open to government and private school students from grades 9-12, will be held at St. Andrew’s School. The camp will focus on engineering and entrepreneurship culminating in a competition where students will present their tech enable business that in some way helps better the lives of people living in The Bahamas.  

To apply for a scholarship, students must submit an application form at www.hackitcamp.com. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023.

In addition to the scholarships, Bowe is also inviting local organizations to sponsor the camp. Sponsors can make a donation to help cover the cost of attendance for the camp.

“I am grateful for the support of our sponsors,” said Bowe. “Their contributions help to ensure that every Bahamian student who is interested has the opportunity to participate in this camp.”

For more information about the HACKBahamas 2023 coding camp, please visit www.hackitcamp.com

Sponsors may email: hello@stemlingo.com for more information.

Groundbreaking Bahamian business mogul Aisha Bowe is awarding 50 Scholarships for Bahamian students to attend HACKBahamas, her annual STEM Camp for free. The scholarships commemorate the Bahamas' Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations.
“The scholarships will cover the cost of attendance, materials, and meals,” said Bowe. “I've returned to The Bahamas for nearly a decade, personally engaging with students. I’m passionate about connecting them with remarkable professionals who share their background. In the tech industry, Black and Caribbean representation can be scarce. I'm grateful for establishing a platform where Bahamian students can explore the fusion of entrepreneurship and technology.”
Among those Bowe introduced students to through her camp were Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., the first African-American to walk in space, and Barrington Irving, the first Jamaican and the first Black man to fly around the world by himself. 
Having recently secured a contract worth nearly 1 Billion dollars with the U.S. government through Exacta Solutions, one of her three million-dollar companies, and being the first Bahamian, first Black and Caribbean woman scheduled to go into space with Blue Origin, Bowe is also an example to local youth that they can to beyond The Bahamas and excel. Bowe's Bahamian roots run deep, with her family playing integral roles in the camp's operations. Her uncle Anthony Allen serves as the caterer, her uncle Apollo Bowe handles transportation, and her grandfather Forester Bowe brings forth invaluable resources and connections. It's a true family affair, amplifying the camp's success and impact.
Bowe, a  serial entrepreneur,  transformed her first venture into a multimillion-dollar success through sheer determination. Her remarkable achievements led to being honored on Inc.'s prestigious Female Founders 100 list, recognizing her as a trailblazing woman shaping a brighter future. As the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, a renowned tech company featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America, Bowe's impact is undeniable. Notably, she joins a distinguished group of women of color who have secured over $1 million in venture capital funding. Additionally, her venture-backed creation, LINGO, a hands-on coding kit empowering students to learn coding at home, has made waves and is available on major platforms such as Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
The camp, open to government and private school students from grades 9-12, will be held at St. Andrew’s School. The camp will focus on engineering and entrepreneurship culminating in a competition where students will present their tech enable business that in some way helps better the lives of people living in The Bahamas.  
To apply for a scholarship, students must submit an application form at www.hackitcamp.com. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023.
In addition to the scholarships, Bowe is also inviting local organizations to sponsor the camp. Sponsors can make a donation to help cover the cost of attendance for the camp.
“I am grateful for the support of our sponsors,” said Bowe. “Their contributions help to ensure that every Bahamian student who is interested has the opportunity to participate in this camp.”
For more information about the HACKBahamas 2023 coding camp, please visit www.hackitcamp.com
Sponsors may email: hello@stemlingo.com for more information.
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