Now Accepting Applications for the 2017/2018 program!
In weekly meetings, students learn essential skills, meet top experts and innovators and apply their new knowledge and skills. We have modeled the program after excellence programs in high performance sports, such as Own the Podium and the farm system in hockey. There is a progression where students are increasingly supported and challenged. With the extra support of this program, students will be expected to excel in national and international science, technology, engineering and math challenges.
Program Details
- Future Science Leaders covers many areas of science and is a multi-year program. Students must enter in the Discover Year (see below).
- The program runs every Tuesday after school starting in September 2017 and through to May 2018.
- There is a cost of $500 for the program. Bursaries are available and no student will be excluded on the basis of financial need.
Program Structure
Students connect with a powerful peer network of future science leaders, taken from BC's most talented students. With the experiences and lessons of the Future Science Leaders, we expect that they will also connect with students of their calibre from around the world. Future Science Leaders students meet and learn from BC's top science and technology and business leaders. Each week, students participate in innovative learning and skill building activities after learning of cutting edge research, academic theory and industry opportunities.
The Future Science Leaders students are recognized and profiled throughout the province as role models to inspire younger students to reach for science excellence.
Discover Year
This is the entry point for Future Science Leaders (grades 10 and 11). The year is divided into six themes. To get an idea of what we do check out these pages from our year-end magazine.
Innovate Year
After completing the Discover Year, students can apply to the Research or Engineering streams of the Innovate Year. These options allow students to apply their skills to real world challenges. The Engineering students participate in robotics competitions and the Research students do original research with the goal of publishing their work.
Application Process
Applications are now open for the 2017/2018 program.
We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Future Science Leaders program.
Applications will be open until May 8th at 8pm. Applicants must be entering into grade 10 or 11 in September 2017. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a keen interest in Science and/or Technology, an ability to excel as both part of a team and as an individual.
Please note that we cannot accommodate space for all applicants in the program and we aim to find students that are the best fit for the program. Only completed applications will be reviewed and applicants are strongly encouraged to download the application checklist to ensure they are prepared to submit their applications.
For more information please click "Further Official Information" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://www.scienceworld.ca/futurescienceleaders