Future Science Leaders Application (2017-2018)

Thank you for your interest in the Future Science Leaders program.

Before starting your application please make sure you have downloaded and completed our application checklist.

Applications are open from March 18 - May 20 at 8 pm.

Inspiring and challenging top students to excel in science and innovation.

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.

About FSL
Technology
Chemistry
Math
Biology
Physics
Environment

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 our application checklist to ensure they are prepared to submit their applications. 

Please submit your application here

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Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship 2017 for Developing Countries Students

Applications are invited for Indonesian Government KNB Full Scholarship 2017 for Developing Countries Students. KNB Scholarship covers full tuition fees, living allowance, round trip airfare and more. (Full Scholarships)

The Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Repulic of Indonesia is pleased to announce the continuation of the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) scholarship program to support students from developing countries to get their master degree in Indonesian Universities. These awards will be made for the 2017 - 2018 academic year through the Directorate General of Science, Technology, and Higher Education’s 2017 budget year funding. The KNB Scholarship may be applied toward the tuition fee, living allowance, research allowance, book allowance, insurance, and other cost directly related to the master degree study. All application process is conducted online through the KNB Scholarship website starting March 1st, 2017 to May 30th, 2017. Before applying, please go through the Scholarship Application Guidance and gather as many information as you can on the Indonesian University hosting the program and studi program you are trying to apply.

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The Indonesian government realizes that higher education could compose a more constructive role in helping such a country to achieve a long-term socio-economic goal as it has a clear and practical impact on society. We are convinced that it can promote responsible citizens, ethical behavior, educational ambition, professional development in a broad range of fields, and even cross border engagement. And as part of our commitment to help our international society surviving the global social and economic challenges, sharing our experience and resources in nurturing highly skilled and educated society has become our primary approach to contribute in the human resources development in our neighboring developing countries. The developing countries certainly need leaders, well-mannered society, educated citizens, and skilled workers for their industry, government, and academia. In this respect, the KNB scholarship offered by the Indonesian government provides the opportunity for potential students in developing countries to develop their knowledge and competencies that will subsequently enhance their chances to fulfill those roles back in their home countries. The KNB scholarship opens the opportunity to experience life in the culturally most diverse nation in the world while studying and earning a master degree. 

The scholarship is offered to potential students from developing countries to earn their Master Degree at one of 16 prominent universities in Indonesia. Officially launched in 2006 by the Directorate General of Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, this program has been attracting a significant number of applicants, as by 2015, 896 students from 64 countries had been awarded this scholarship. 

The Program Objectives:

• To contribute in the human resource development in the developing countries
• To promote deeper cultural understanding among developing countries
• To strengthen the relationship and cooperation among developing countries

 Requirements

1. Having maximum age of 35 year-old
2. Having a bachelor degree for applying a master degree program
3. Having a TOEFL /IELTS/other English Proficiency Certificate scores of 500/5. or equivalent
4. Completing the on-line application form
5. Signing a statement letter provided by the KNB Scholarship management for the successful candidates prior to the departure to Indonesia.

 Procedures

1. Downloading the Invitation Letter posted in the KNB Scholarship website
2. Submitting the Invitation letter, Passport, Academic Certificates and Academic Transcripts to the Indonesian Embassy to acquire the recommendation letter
3. Sign Up and Complete the online application
4. Receiving the selection result broadcasted online in the KNB Scholarship Website and/or officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network.

Required Documents

1. A Recommendation letter from the Indonesian Embassy in the respective country
2. A Recommendation letter from your government
3. Two Academic Recommendation letters
4. A Scanned passport (personal data page only)
5. A Scanned bachelor certificate and academic transcript (in English)
6. A Scanned TOEFL/IELTS/other English Proficiency certificate obtained within the last 2 Years
7. A Scanned Medical Statement

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UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowship Program 2017

Deadline: 14 April 2017
Open to: applicants from Africa, Arab states, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean
Fellowship: approximately  USD 392.85

Description

Applications are invited for 40 UNESCO/POLAND Co-Sponsored Research Fellowships for applicants from Africa, Arab states, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean. Fellowships will be given to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Science, Technology and Engineering.

Eligibility

• Hold the Bachelor’s or M.Sc. degrees;
• Be proficient in reading and writing English;
• Be a member of Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Fellowship

• Free tuition and access to the university facilities based on the local regulations. Accommodation at the AGH UST Student Campus organised for fellows by the UNESCO AGH Chair.
• Monthly allowance of approximately  USD 392.85 corresponding to the salary of a local junior research fellow. Thus, all living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance;
• No provision to finance or lodge family members is made;
• At the end of the research studies, the beneficiaries will receive a certificate attesting to their attendance at the host institution, this certificate will be given after receipt of the requested reports and financial clearance from the Institution.

How to apply?

In order to apply please fill the application.

For more information please read the official call.

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