Saanich Career Education: UBC Summer Science Program

Training, Workshops and Camps

UBC Summer Science Program - Indigenous Students

Registration is open for Summer Science Program 2024!

What is the Summer Science Program?
The Summer Science Program is a one-week cultural, health and science program for Indigenous students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall. The program promotes interest in health and science programs through firsthand experience at the University of British Columbia. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and connect with Elders and Indigenous role models. The students will stay in first year dorms at the University of British Columbia and participate in cultural and health/STEM-related workshops throughout the week.

Who can apply?
Must be of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Ancestry
Must be entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2024

When is it?
Session 1: Students entering grades 11 & 12 - June 30th - July 6th 2024
Session 2: Students entering grades 9 & 10 - July 7th - July 13th 2024

Deadline to apply is May 15th, 2024

Why Summer Science?

Participants in the Summer Science Program not only build valuable post-secondary connections but also create life long friendships. This program serves as both a community and a home away from home, offering a safe environment where students feel valued and excited about their future. Programs goals include:

Educate students about various careers in health and science.
Offer guidance on post-secondary prerequisites, course planning, and admissions processes.
Introduce students to Indigenous role models in the healthcare and science fields.
Incorporate cultural knowledge into daily activities.

For more information visit the website at https://health.indigenous.ubc.ca/home-page/programs/ubc-ssp-vise/ or email our team at summer.science@ubc.ca

Summer Science Promotional Materials
Download our poster to print out for students!
The application form can be found here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8jMhbGglJCEmpFQ

Please share within your communities and networks!

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters who have made the Summer Science Program possible. Our supporters include FNHA, NSERC, StemCell Network, the UBC Longhouse, and many more!

Our mailing address is:
UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
School of Population and Public Health
c/o 2206 East Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z9

UBC Summer Science Program
Manager, Summer Science
Faculty of Medicine | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
2206 East Mall Musqueam Territory | Vancouver BC | V6T1Z9 Canada
Phone 778 788 2151
summer.science@ubc.ca

The UBC Vancouver campus is situated within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

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