BEYOND YORK - December 11, 2025

Interested in: Finance, Wall Street & Business? 

‘Teach Me Wall Street’ has programs that are IDEAL for students who …

  • Enjoy watching Shark Tank or other money related shows

  • Are interested in stock trading, investing and growing their money

  • Have a custodial account

  • Are excited to learn how to manage their money and plan their financial future

  • Looking for interesting and "fit to major" extracurriculars to enhance their College Application

  • Are interested in a career on Wall Street

Click HERE to learn more.

The World’s Most Prestigious International Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students Founded by a then high school student, Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs Corporation is a registered 501c(3) nonprofit organization in the State of Maryland, USA. Any high school student from around the world can compete in this virtual competition. 

Sign up to compete solo as a mighty team of one, or invite a few friends to join you to compete together. Every year teams of high-school students pitch their innovative business concepts to experienced entrepreneurs and business people, join a community of like-minded students, and compete for thousands in cash prizes!

The competition gives high school students the chance to present their innovative business ideas, hone their pitching skills, earn cash prizes, and build resumes that stand out from the crowd when applying for college. Most of all they learn how to create businesses that stand out from the competition, creating blue oceans of new market space. Click here to check out the pitch from a student in Toronto! And click here to learn more.

Keen on writing? Why not enter a competition? This is a great learning experience and something you might want to share in a university application. Check out this list of Writing Competitions and Publications.

The Yale International Relations Global Essay Competition offers students a chance to delve into complex global issues, guided by the expertise of Yale students. Participants will enhance their critical thinking and research abilities while connecting with a global network of peers and mentors dedicated to understanding and solving the world's pressing challenges.

Over the course of the competition, students will explore various international relations topics, gain insights from Yale mentors, and have the chance to present their work to a global audience. This experience will not only sharpen their skills but also provide them with invaluable exposure to the world of diplomacy and global studies. Apply Now: https://t.ly/jA9Sr 

For more details, visit the Yale International Relations Global Essay Competition website: https://ivycomp.com/ Registration is open until January 8 and essay submission is due February 2, 2026.

Shad programs give Grade 10 and 11 students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow their mindset, collaborate in a university classroom with youth across the country (and internationally!!), and build community change-maker capabilities using #STEAM4Good to make an impact! Spend the month of July exploring the world of STEAM and entrepreneurship through exciting lectures, experiential workshops, team-building activities, and a design project that inspires students to tackle real-world problems. Click HERE to learn more and speak to your university counsellor if you are interested. Selection process in place. Limited spots are available. Applications close on January 5, 2026.

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. One hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship. Click HERE to learn more and speak to your counsellor if you are interested in applying.

Summer Opportunities - Check out these Canadian and global options. 

Interested in exploring new subjects or diving deeper into topics that spark your curiosity? AND wondering what to do this summer? HERE is a working document listing summer opportunities. Some programs are still being updated, and we will continue to populate the document as we learn more. Some applications ask you to submit a transcript and/or teacher recommendation - please contact your counsellor. Please note the application due dates and that some programs are in American Dollar.