Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards program. Award recipients will be given the opportunity to attend research-related enrichment programs in Canada and the United States.
The application deadline is January 14, 2022. Further details on the research-related enrichment programs, awards structure and applications are available online here.
The competitive process includes an assessment of academic achievement and written essays in which applicants must highlight their future study, career and research interests, and how those interests are relevant to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Level II high school students in the province who demonstrate academic excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and who will be completing Level II by June 2022, are eligible to apply.
Awards will be granted to a maximum of 15 students and recipients will attend one of three research-related enrichment programs: the Research Science Institute located at Massachusetts Institute of Technology; the Boston Leadership Institute located in Wellesley, Massachusetts; or the Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program located at the University of Toronto.
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“This is a great opportunity for students to be exposed to innovative research-related programs. The RISE Awards recognize the need for early development of the talent required to advance Research and Development (R&D), innovation and economic growth. There are many innovative thinkers among us and I encourage students with a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics to apply for this amazing experience.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“The STEM sector is full of opportunities for high school graduates in this province. We know local companies need employees, and we are working to ensure Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are ready to meet the demand. Our schools are preparing students for the future and the RISE program will help to ensure they have a better understanding of current and future possibilities. I encourage Level II high school students who are considering their path in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to apply and discover the possibilities that might emerge.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Education
“Awards are a proven way to inspire people to embrace a movement. Currently, there are ample employment opportunities for graduates with STEM skills and the number is rapidly growing. The RISE Awards will help prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow.”
Mark Dobbin, Chair
Innovation and Business Investment Corporation
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Le gouvernement provincial accepte maintenant les demandes du programme de prix RISE de 2022
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