What They're Looking For
Program: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Study Year: Grade 12 - 1st Year
Age: 16 - 18
Citizenship: Canadian or Permanent Resident (Canada)
About Scholarship
The objective of the STEAM Horizon Awards is to promote the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics (STEAM) to the next generation of scientists and engineers. The award will be given to individuals who clearly demonstrate inspiring achievement in these fields by applying their passion to have an impact on their community. Winners can approach their passion for technology and science from any angle, whether from an art and design perspective, research project, public outreach, or development of a new idea or product. Winners of the STEAM Horizon Awards will show strong potential to become ambassadors for STEAM fields for younger generations.
Award sponsors: Ingenium Foundation, Indspire and NSERC, alongside a collection of award sponsor
About Company
NSERC aims to make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for the benefit of all Canadians. The agency supports students in their advanced studies, promotes and supports discovery research, and fosters innovation by encouraging Canadian organizations to participate and invest in postsecondary research projects. NSERC researchers are on the vanguard of science, building on Canada's long tradition of scientific excellence.
We are the focal point for discovery and innovation in natural sciences and engineering for Canada.
We back bold, high-impact ideas. Supported by a robust system of quality assurance, we give researchers the freedom to aim high and explore the frontiers of science and engineering to produce world-firsts in knowledge.
We invest in the future. We invest in people. We provide students at all levels the chance to gain valuable hands-on research experience as they build the foundation for science-based careers.
We connect communities. We establish relationships between sectors and across borders, we build consensus, and we deliver informed opinion that responds to economic and societal needs.