It’s your chance to design the official logo for the 2019 Alberta Orange Shirt Initiative! Participate in a national movement that recognizes the experience of survivors of Indian residential schools, honours them, and shows a collective commitment to ensure that every child matters. (A student affiliated with Pembina Hills Public Schools had their design selected in […]

The Michael Smith Science Challenge is a national competition written by students in Grade 10 Science or lower. It emphasizes logical thinking, and covers material in the science curriculum common to all provinces. It is named in honour of UBC’s Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Michael Smith, and is sponsored by the UBC Faculty of Science. Prizes are […]

The Young Alberta Book Society is now accepting submissions for the Martyn Godfrey Young Writers Award. Alberta students in grades 4 through 9 are invited to submit short stories for the chance to win author visits and book prizes. Stories can be submitted by mail or email until the deadline (midnight on March 31, 2019).

Are you a student aged 16-18 and have been recognized for your STEAM-related accomplishments, apply for the STEAM Horizon Awards. The STEAM Horizon Awards invite Canada’s youth to promote positive changes throughout their community using science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), with winners awarded a $25,000 prize for their post-secondary education. Apply by January […]

Nominate your exceptional teacher(s) for a Prime Minister’s Award for teaching excellence and teaching excellence in STEM. Recipients are honoured for their remarkable achievements in education and for their commitment to preparing their students for a digital and innovation-based economy. Nominations are due by January 14, 2019. Learn more

Students in grades 9-12 can apply for Berridge Programs 2019 summer acting and film programs in Normandy, France. More information is at www.berridgeprograms.com. There are two types of scholarships for the program, $1500 for Merit Scholarship and a Financial Need Scholarship of up to 60 per cent of the program costs. Tuition fees are also in […]

Are you a young Albertan (aged 18-26) who is passionate about climate-related issues and want to ensure the province’s approach to environmental management considers the views of Alberta’s youth? If so, consider becoming a member of the Alberta Youth Climate Action Council!

Twenty Grade 11 students from across the province will be selected for a University of Alberta experience on May 11-12, 2019. The whirlwind experience includes travel reimbursement, accommodation, and many exciting events as the students visit the North Campus of the University of Alberta in Edmonton. It is a test-drive of a Top 5 Canadian University […]

Canadian youth can now contact Kids Help Phone by texting TALK to 686868 (English) or TEXTO to 686868 (French). Read more in this CBC News story. Here’s where to get help if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts: Kids Help Phone: Toll-free: 1-800-668-6868 Text: TALK to 686868 (English) or TEXTO to 686868 […]

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