Are you looking to challenge yourself academically, or boost yourself towards your academic goals? The  program is designed for you. For ten weeks, learn online from Â鶹µ¼º½professors and affiliated instructors as you delve deeper into your academic interests, and discover what learning is like at the first-year level at a top-tier university. It’s a great way to figure out what your passions are while you’re still in high school, and prepare yourself for success at university and beyond.
What can you study?
This January, you can choose from four engaging academic courses, all taught by Â鶹µ¼º½professors and affiliated instructors. Every academic course features 10 live virtual classes, designed to give you a taste of a university subject without the stress of exams.
- Introduction to Business Foundations: Study the importance of core business functions, including finance, accounting, marketing and human resource management. If you’re interested in pursuing a degree in business, this course is the perfect fit.
- Introduction to Engineering: If you’re fascinated by engineering, architecture or applied science, this course is for you. Find out about the engineering profession, and the disciplines of chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental and mechanical engineering.
- Introduction to Psychology: Learn about the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. This program is excellent if you’re thinking of majoring in psychology or if you’re interested in the social sciences, applied sciences, or medicine.
- Medical Anthropology: Contemporary Topics: If you’re interested in studying medicine, health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, or dentistry, this course is for you. Medical anthropology is the study of health, illness, and healing from a cross-cultural perspective and draws on theories in anthropology to create better healthcare. You’ll explore topics such as medical regulation, genetics, cancer, addiction, medical ethics, mental health, and the law.
Who can take part?
To register for a course, you must be 15 to 18 years old and have completed Grade 10 or equivalent. We suggest that you have a grade point average of 78% or letter grade B or higher, or a minimum IB final grade of 5. You don’t need to submit any transcripts to register.
If you want to register for an academic course and English is not your first language, we recommend an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0 or equivalent, or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Internet-based score of 80 or equivalent. You don’t need to provide your scores, and can self-assess your own levels.
Registration is easy!
No application, transcripts, or proof of English is required. Just check your eligibility, and  you’re interested in!
The academic courses run from January 18 to March 22, 2025, with your 10 live virtual classes scheduled on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT.
Â鶹µ¼º½President Bursary Program for high school students in British Columbia
The Â鶹µ¼º½Future Global Leaders program will award to Grade 11 high school students in BC. It will cover full tuition for one 10-week winter academic course of your choice.
To be considered for a bursary:
- You must have an overall average of 80% or higher, and 80% or higher in Grade 11 English (or equivalent). If you are entering Grade 11, you must have an overall average of 80% or higher, and 80% or higher in Grade 10 English (or equivalent).
- You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- You must live in a lower income household, and your parent(s) or caregiver(s) must not have attended a university or university-college.
We accept bursary applications year-round and evaluate applications as we receive them.