STEAM: Horizon Awards

Are you often described as a leader, an achiever, or an innovator? Do you have limitless drive, ambition, and determination? If so, there’s an opportunity to receive a $25,000 prize towards your post-secondary education.

Why Apply?

You could receive a $25,000 prize towards your post-secondary education. With your academic excellence and great communication skills, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact and solve real world problems. You could also be flown to Ottawa and recognized for your achievements at the STEAM Horizon Awards ceremony.

Eligibility:

  • be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada by the application deadline;
  • be 16 to 18 years of age by the application deadline;
  • have been recognized for accomplishments in a formal capacity (e.g., selected as a winner or participant of a science fair, patent application, conference presentation) or less formal capacity (e.g., founding a coding club, developing a course for kids, creating an interactive art installation, volunteer work, community outreach);
  • have obtained, over the previous year of study, an academic average of 80% or higher;
  • be preparing to enroll in the fall of 2020 in your first year of post-secondary education (university, college or CÉGEP) in a STEAM field at a Canadian institution.

How to apply:

  1. Application Form
  2. Create a short video
  3. Talk to school rep
  4. Transcripts
  5. Sign form
  6. Upload

Deadline: January 15, 2020

Website:  

  1.  https://steamhorizonawards.ca/
  2. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/UG-PC/STEAM-STIAM_eng.asp