Discover 125 STEM opportunities — competitions, grants, scholarships, hackathons, internships, workshops, conferences, and programs for students across British Columbia. Browse by type, grade level, and deadline, and find your next opportunity.
UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach · Workshop/Programs · in-person
UBC Geering Up offers dynamic 5-day and 4-day summer camps for elementary school students featuring hands-on experiments and creative projects that spark curiosity and foster a love for STEM. Designed to be beginner-fri…
Engineering for Kids Vancouver · Workshop/Programs · Vancouver community centers
Engineering for Kids offers fun, educational camps where students explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on experiences designed to inspire the next generation of engineers. Their programs blen…
Kwantlen Polytechnic University · Competition · KPU Richmond
The Kwantlen Science Challenge is an exciting day-long event designed for high school students where teams participate in practical laboratory activities across various scientific disciplines. Students engage in five on…
UBC Physics & Astronomy Department · Competition · UBC Vancouver
The UBC Physics Olympics is an annual competition where teams from high schools across British Columbia compete in six physics & astronomy events. This exciting in-person event brings together students to apply physics…
Caribou Contests · Competition · Online
The Caribou Cup is an international online math competition run by a small team in Canada and representatives in other countries. Students participate in online contests with interactive questions, math history, and fun…
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at University of Waterloo · Competition · Participating schools
Written annually by over 25,000 participants worldwide, the Euclid Contest gives senior-level secondary school students the opportunity to solve innovative problems using their creativity and all of the knowledge they h…
Science Alive @ SFU · Workshop/Programs · SFU Burnaby Campus
Science Alive offers engaging summer camps for Grade 1 students with themes including paleontology, superhero science, outdoor exploration, and wildlife biology. These camps provide hands-on activities that spark curios…
Science Alive @ SFU · Workshop/Programs · SFU Burnaby Campus
Science Alive offers dynamic summer camps for Grade 2-3 students with themes including entomology, circus science, forensic investigation, and technology exploration. These programs combine hands-on activities with crea…
Science Alive @ SFU · Workshop/Programs · SFU Burnaby Campus
Science Alive offers one-day spring break camps with themes including fairytale science, wild west exploration, and medieval engineering. These camps provide engaging hands-on activities that make STEM learning fun and…
Science Alive @ SFU · Workshop/Programs · SFU Burnaby Campus
Science Alive offers half-day engineering camps during spring break, focusing on hands-on STEM activities for various grade levels.
Science Alive @ SFU · Workshop/Programs · Virtual over Zoom
The STEM Speaker Series provides high school students with the opportunity to learn about STEM topics and careers through the expertise and perspectives of university students, faculty members, and working professionals…
Science Alive @ SFU · Workshop/Programs · SFU Burnaby Campus
A coding workshop for high school students focused on computer science and programming skills.
Science Alive @ SFU · Workshop/Programs · SFU Burnaby Campus
A workshop focused on web design and development skills for high school students.
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo · Competition · Canada and International
The Fryer Contest is a grade-specific full-solution mathematics competition that fosters critical thinking by presenting progressively complex problems. Participants develop problem-solving and communication skills thro…
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo · Competition · Canada and International
The Galois Contest is a grade-specific full-solution mathematics competition that fosters critical thinking by presenting progressively complex problems. Participants develop problem-solving and communication skills thr…
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo · Competition · Canada and International
The Hypatia Contest is a grade-specific full-solution mathematics competition that fosters critical thinking by presenting progressively complex problems. Participants develop problem-solving and communication skills th…
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo · Competition · Canada and International
The Gauss Contests introduce students to a broader perspective of mathematics in a fun, accessible way. Intriguing problems and a multiple-choice format make these contests a wonderful opportunity for all participants t…
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo · Competition · Canada and International
The Pascal Contest is a multiple-choice mathematics competition designed to be accessible to students of all levels. With 25 engaging questions in a traditional format, this contest helps Grade 9 students build confiden…
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo · Competition · Canada and International
The Cayley Contest is a multiple-choice mathematics competition designed to be accessible to students of all levels. With 25 engaging questions in a traditional format, this contest helps Grade 10 students build confide…
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo · Competition · Canada and International
The Fermat Contest is a multiple-choice mathematics competition designed to be accessible to students of all levels. With 25 engaging questions in a traditional format, this contest helps Grade 11 students build confide…
Let's Talk Science · Competition, Workshop/Programs · Multiple locations across Canada including Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, and other university campuses
The Let's Talk Science Challenge is a free team-based STEM competition that encourages youth in Grades 6-8 to learn about new STEM topics and show what they learned in an exciting, supportive environment. The Grand Fina…
Science Fair Foundation British Columbia · Competition, Hackathon, Competition · British Columbia and Yukon
The Youth Innovation Showcase is a virtual STEM competition that challenges youth to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems in their lives or communities. Participants create projects in any scientific fiel…
EngKidz · Workshop/Programs, Camp · Multiple locations in Vancouver and around British Columbia
EngKidz offers hands-on STEM summer camps for children featuring take-home project kits and activities in Science and Engineering, Robotics, Coding, 3D Design, and 3D Printing. Programs include Budding Engineers, Artsy…
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) · Workshop/Programs · Vancouver
A biweekly math enrichment program where students explore engaging mathematical concepts through videos from respected math channels like Numberphile and Vi Hart, followed by hands-on activities and challenging problems…
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) · Workshop/Programs · Vancouver
A dynamic 5-day summer camp where students explore the power of AI in writing while learning to harness AI as an assistant for various writing projects. Students develop critical thinking skills and learn to use AI tool…
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) · Workshop/Programs · Vancouver
A summer camp combining mathematics and magic where students learn techniques for improving mental math skills and performing impressive calculations. The program makes math engaging and fun through the connection with…
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) · Workshop/Programs · Vancouver
A week-long summer camp where students explore quantum computing and artificial intelligence, building AI models and learning Python programming through hands-on projects. The camp introduces advanced technology concept…
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) · Workshop/Programs · Vancouver
A summer camp designed to help students excel in math competitions by strengthening math skills and teaching test-writing strategies. The program covers combinatorics, probability, geometry, and deductive reasoning thro…
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) · Workshop/Programs, Competition · Vancouver
A hands-on summer camp where students enhance their science learning through engineering design challenges. Participants design and build machines, structures, and devices to solve real-world problems while learning abo…
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) · Workshop/Programs · Vancouver
A creative summer camp where students learn to transform their ideas, sketches, and doodles into 3D reality using design software like Inkscape and tools such as laser cutters and Cricuts. The program bridges art and te…