In August, Cellcard X Sabaicode signed a new agreement to launch the Full Stack Developer Bootcamp 2.0, the second installment of its 2021 pilot program which provided high-potential students with the digital skills they need to pursue careers in digital industries.

For the Full Stack Developer Bootcamp 2.0, Cellcard awards 15 talented students with a full program sponsorship, which covers a 6-month intensive full-time curriculum and hands-on training, supervised by highly experienced programmers.

Application for the course and the scholarships started in August, with a total of 110 applications received and evaluated through SabaiCode’s thorough selection process gauging each candidate’s interest, comprehension, knowledge and commitment through a series of interviews.

“It makes us very glad to see that young Cambodians seem intrinsically motivated concerning technology, as can be seen by the boom in interest in our scholarship opportunities. The faculty and I at my school are dedicated to equipping these young folks to be invaluable resources for Cambodia. We would especially like to appreciate Cellcard, the only Cambodian telecommunications operator in the nation, for continuing support of our initiative and their on-going commitment to granting scholarships to students,” said Piseth Leng, SabaiCode Co-founder.

Cellcard and Sabaicode welcomes the following 15 awardees:

1. Yim Sotharoth-Phnom Penh
2. Lorn Samnang-Sihanoukville
3. Rouen Porhay-Banteay Meanchey
4. Hong Sochea-Banteay Meanchey
5. Hout Nguonheng-Phnom Penh
6. Sok Sophorn-Takeo
7. Chhun Reachsey-Kompong Cham
8. E Ek-Kampong Cham
9. Nhep Manith-phnom penh
10. Hul Bormey-Prey Veng
11. Soung chanpichka-Phnom Penh
12. San Sievling-Tbong Khmom
13. Khy Hourmeng-Prey Veng
14. Om Sopheap-kratie
15. Sean Sophearom-Phnom Penh

“I firmly believe that participating in this bootcamp could provide me with the practical knowledge and mentoring I need towards fulfilling my aim to flourish in programming and tech development.” – 19-year-old bootcamp student Hul Bormey from Prey Veng province,

“Thank you Cellcard and SabaiCode for this Bootcamp so that we can all benefit to strengthen our knowledge and skills academically and professionally.” – 20-year-old bootcamp student Khy Hourmeng from Phnom Penh.

“The partnership between both Cellcard and SabaiCode is born out of our shared ambition to equip Cambodia’s young with the knowledge and skills they need to participate, contribute and accelerate Cambodia’s digitalization. I could not be more pleased with the students we are onboarding for the program. I look forward to following their progress and initiatives and wish them the best of luck.” – Cellcard Chief Executive Officer Simon Perkins.