Over the years, the BC Innovation Council (BCIC) has recognized the achievements of outstanding secondary students in science-related studies through a variety of programs and awards created to encourage further education and career choices in science, technology and entrepreneurship in British Columbia. Throughout 2011, BCIC provided over 300 secondary school students with science-related awards, scholarships and career exploration opportunities.  A number of students from the Northwest region were presented with BCIC awards and/or scholarships in 2011. 

Science Achievement Awards

In partnership with the BC Science Teachers’ Association, BCIC grants the Science Achievement Award to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in science at the grade 11 and 12 levels. 

In the 2010/2011 academic year, 205 secondary schools nominated outstanding students for the award and a total of 220 students received medals of recognition. 

BCIC Young Innovator Scholarship

The Young Innovator Scholarship encourages students to pursue science-related post-secondary education and careers in BC. 

Through partnerships with the Science Fair Foundation of BC, Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) and the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT), the scholarships are valued at a minimum of $2,000. 

In the 2010/2011 academic year, 569 students from 26 schools in BC participated in the competitive process. Thirty-one students were awarded scholarships to pursue post-secondary education in the fields of science, technology and business entrepreneurship in the province. 

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BCIC's Innovation Exploration Program

For over 20 years, the Innovation Exploration program has been providing BC’s top young scientists and innovators the opportunity to meet and network with science and technology leaders and become more aware of the opportunities available in science careers in BC. 

Participants of the two-day program are selected from students who represented BC at the Canada-Wide and International Science Fairs. 

In 2011, sixty-six BC students participated in the Innovation Exploration program held in Victoria, BC.