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Calling all entrepreneurial spirits: right this way to the Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch competition! Are you a high school student with a great business idea? The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and the Government of Ontario invite you to pitch your business idea in a two-minute video that will be voted on by experts and the … Read More

Youth Science Canada plays a crucial role in nurturing an interest in science among youth. The organization includes thousands of volunteer educators, scientists, parents, and engineers who all work to broaden youth access to science. During March and April, young scientists will compete at local science fairs across the country. The top students at these regional competitions … Read More

Are you a student who is interested in a STEAM-related field? Are you an aspiring scientist, inventor, or designer? Do you want to create positive change in your community? Well, here is your chance to show what you can do—and win money toward your post-secondary education!   The STEAM Horizon Awards invite Canadian youth to promote … Read More

The Google Science Fair is an amazing opportunity open to teams and individuals from ages 13 – 18. This global online science and engineering competition encourages youth to change the world. Watch this short video below to learn more about the Google Science Fair: There are a total of 179 prizes available during this year’s … Read More

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Fish and Wildlife Services Branch are holding the 16th annual Kids’ Fish Art Contest. They are looking for artwork to include on the 2019 young angler’s license. The winning artwork will also advance to an international competition. Entries must include a one-page essay about the fish and how … Read More

Polar Expressions Publishing is holding its 13th annual poetry and short story contests for students. Polar Expressions does not charge an entry fee and offers great prizes to students from different grade levels (kindergarten to Grade 12). If your work is selected, it will be published in a collection in early June.  The rules listed at the … Read More

Another new school year is about to begin in Ontario and to celebrate, Virtual High School (VHS) is providing five days of giveaways. Prizes include one of each of the following: $50 off tuition for any VHS course $100 off tuition for any VHS course $150 off tuition for any VHS course $200 off tuition for … Read More

Polar Expressions Publishing is holding its 11th annual National Poetry and Short Story Summer Contests. The contest is open to Canadians of all ages. There are two age divisions: 16 & over and 15 & under. Polar Expressions does not charge an entry fee and offers great prizes. Poetry must be no longer than 48 lines … Read More

To celebrate our 50,000th student registration, Virtual High School is giving away free tuition for one course, valued at up to $679, to a lucky student! VHS may be a great option for you if you hope to Meet a prerequisite requirement for high school, college, or university Accommodate your timetable at your home school or take a … Read More

“The largest and most recognized art & creative writing competition in Canada for Indigenous youth.” Indigenous Arts & Stories is a contest that invites Canadians of Indigenous ancestry (self-identified Status, Non-Status, Inuit, and Métis individuals) between the ages of 6 and 29 to submit art and writing pieces that explore Indigenous heritage, identity, and culture. Participants can … Read More