BEYOND YORK - November 27, 2025
This virtual information session is designed to provide high school students with an overview of the Ivey Honours Business Administration (HBA) program as well as detailed information about the Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) admissions process. Whether you’re just starting to explore your post-secondary options or preparing to apply, this session will guide you through the key steps and requirements to help you make informed decisions. December 2, at 7:00pm. Click HERE to register. Additionally, the Ivey writing workshop. During this interactive virtual session, we will walk you through what we look for in strong AEO essays, share strategies for showcasing your experiences effectively, and provide real examples to illustrate what works. For those willing to share, we will also offer live feedback to help strengthen your writing. By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of how to approach each essay and the confidence to put your best work forward. December 9, at 7:00pm. Click HERE to register.
Experience Harvard Medical School through pre-college online courses designed for high school students aged 13 and older. Led by Harvard Medical School faculty, this engaging program brings medical concepts to life through real-world applications and interactive tools. With flexible online learning and expert mentor guidance, you’ll master key principles anytime, anywhere, and at your pace. And, by taking multiple courses, you can gain a foundational understanding of several medical disciplines. Prepare for a bright future in science, medicine, and beyond, while joining a legacy of excellence. Click HERE to learn more.
The Cambridge Judge Business School IGNITE Young Minds Summer Porgram is designed for exceptional high school students aged 15-18. With only 50 seats available globally, this exclusive program offers a unique chance for students to unlock their entrepreneurial potential, while gaining insights from Cambridge Judge Business School faculty and industry mentors.
Over the course of this week-long program, participants will enhance their critical skills in creative problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork, alongside a diverse group of peers. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, cultural explorations, and exclusive networking opportunities with leaders in the Cambridge ecosystem.
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Program Highlights
Entrepreneurial Learning: Engage in lectures and workshops with Cambridge faculty, focusing on innovation, design thinking, and venture creation.
AI & Emerging Technologies: Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and leadership strategies.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with mentors, practitioners, and peers from across the world.
Cultural Immersion: Live at Clare College, University of Cambridge; enjoy punting, museum visits, and guided campus tours.
Certificate of Completion: Awarded by the Entrepreneurship Centre, Cambridge Judge Business School.
Click HERE to learn more.
Reason & Rationality equips high school students with the tools to think rigorously about complex questions, separate fact from ideology, and participate in lively intellectual discussion. The 2-week Foundation Program focuses on 20 Big Ideas in Philosophy, Economics and Ethics. Classes are rigorous, fast-paced and full of humor. Students sharpen their critical thinking and communication skills and leave with a grasp of the intellectual frameworks that empower them to become confident independent thinkers.
It strengthens verbal reasoning, clarity of expression, and academic confidence.
It prepares students for interviews, seminar-style classrooms, and rigorous college work.
It provides a supportive space for students who thrive with challenge and dialogue.
It can complement AP/IB/Honors pathways with a distinctive humanities experience.
Click HERE to learn more.
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.
Sciences Po is an international university, both selective and open onto the world, ranking among the finest institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Sciences Po ranks third in the world for Politics and International Studies.
In order to recruit the best students from all around the world, Sciences Po offers programmes taught entirely in English. No need to speak French to apply: students can become multilingual with intensive French language courses during their studies at Sciences Po. This Open House Day on Saturday, November 29, 2025 will be online only to allow as many people as possible to participate. Click HERE to register. Learn more about Science Po HERE, and to learn more about the dual degree they offer with UBC, click HERE.
Grade 10 & 11s considering applying to the US will find this introduction to US applications by University of Pennsylvania Admissions interesting. A great starting point even if Penn is not where you are interested. Click HERE to learn more.
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 USD.