Competition
February 17, 2027
University of Waterloo CEMC
A programming challenge designed to be approachable for curious beginners while stretching experienced high-school coders.
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A verified, friction-free directory of scholarships, research internships, academic competitions, and youth councils across all 10 provinces & 3 territories. 100% free and open.
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Loran Scholarship
Loran Scholars Foundation
A national scholarship focused on character, service, academic curiosity, and the courage to lead with purpose.
296Total Listings
116Scholarships
180Contests & Interns
Grade-by-Grade Strategy
How High-School Opportunities Evolve Each Year
A successful trajectory starts with curiosity in Grade 9 and culminates in major national scholarships in Grade 12.
Grade 9 · Foundations
Spark Curiosity & Exploration
Begin with low-stakes math contests (Beaver Computing, Pascal), school clubs, municipal youth advisory tables, and community volunteering. Discover what genuinely excites you.
Key Focus: Exploring interests without pressure
Grade 9 Opportunities →Grade 10 · Deepening
Hands-On STEM & Early Leadership
Apply for selective summer programs (Shad Canada, Deep River Science), regional science fairs (CWSF qualifiers), and step into club executive or student council positions.
Key Focus: First research experience & team roles
Grade 10 Opportunities →Grade 11 · Acceleration
Pre-University Rigour & Research
Compete in senior olympiads (Fermat, Euclid, Sir Isaac Newton), apply for university lab internships, and represent your riding in Provincial Youth Parliaments.
Key Focus: Standout profile building & faculty mentors
Grade 11 Opportunities →Grade 12 · Capstone
Prestige Awards & University Entrance
Target major national awards ($100k+ Loran, Schulich Leader, TD Community Leadership) and institutional entrance scholarships. Deadlines arrive early in fall!
Key Focus: Fall scholarship deadlines & entrance awards
Grade 12 Opportunities →Integrated Toolkit
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Interactive High-School Journey Roadmap
Plot your entire secondary school strategy before senior year panic sets in. Group opportunities into Grade 9 through Grade 12 milestones, monitor prerequisite competitions, and balance academic contests with summer internships.
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Export saved scholarship and internship deadlines directly to Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook with alert reminders.
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Geographic Map Explorer
Explore hospital placements, university laboratories, and regional youth councils plotted interactively across Canadian provinces with MapLibre.
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Track each opportunity through its lifecycle: from Saved to Drafting, Submitted, and Won. Store your private draft ideas, reference letter requests, and submission portal links in one organized student cockpit.
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Regional Directory
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Filter specifically for regional programs or explore nationwide remote opportunities.
Curated Pathways
Four Avenues for Secondary Students
Target your specific goal: post-secondary funding, academic prestige, lab experience, or civic leadership.
01 / AWARDS
Scholarships & Bursaries
Merit awards, community leadership grants, STEM scholarships, and bursaries open to Canadian secondary school students.
Browse scholarships (116)02 / CHALLENGES
Academic Competitions
Math olympiads, computing challenges, science fairs, writing contests, and business pitch competitions with national recognition.
Browse competitions (115)03 / EXPERIENCE
Internships & Research
Summer lab placements, hospital internships, university mentorships, and nonprofit fellowships for motivated students.
Browse internships (51)04 / LEADERSHIP
Programs & Youth Roles
Youth government councils, summer leadership academies, civic programs, and community advocate positions.
Browse programs (14)Curated Highlights
Notable Upcoming Opportunities
Competition
October contest · annual cycle
Canadian Mathematical Society
Canada’s national open math challenge for students who enjoy exploring ideas, proof, and creative problem solving.
Competition
Regional fairs · typically February–April
Youth Science Canada
Canada’s national STEM fair, reached through a regional fair, where students present original research and engineering projects.
Competition
Season launches in January · annual cycle
FIRST
Teams design, build, program, and compete with industrial-sized robots while learning engineering, strategy, and collaboration.
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