Applications for the 2025 Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards program are now open. The RISE Awards will be provided to 20 Level II high school students who demonstrate academic excellence in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Students selected will be provided the opportunity to attend one of three research-related enrichment programs focused on STEM, which range in duration from three to six weeks over the summer:
- The Research Science Institute, located at the 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.
Additionally, students who are selected will receive financial support to cover tuition, accommodations, and a travel stipend.
The process to be selected for the RISE Awards is competitive. It includes an assessment of academic achievement, as well as a written essay in which the applicant must highlight plans for future study, career and research interests, and how those interests are relevant to Newfoundland and Labrador. Award eligibility requirements are pre-determined in consultation with the program's administrators. Overall, students must have a minimum average of 90 per cent in each Level II course and have completed a minimum number of courses in science and mathematics. Award recipients must apply, be accepted, and commit to the full duration of the program.
The application deadline is midnight on Monday, December 2, 2024 for eligible students completing Level II by June 2025. Further details on the research-related enrichment programs, awards structure, and eligibility criteria are available online (www.gov.nl.ca/riseawards).
Since its inception in 2011, the Provincial Government has invested $1.4 million for the RISE Awards, which has enabled 226 students in the province to participate in STEM enrichment programs within Canada and the United States.
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"The RISE Awards present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students with a passion for STEM subjects. These world-class summer enrichment programs provide a boost for university applications, and help youth make social connections while exploring potential career prospects. As we support tech and research companies' growth, the RISE program promotes student participation in STEM-related post-secondary and careers. We hope participating in these programs helps position RISE recipients to step into exciting new roles that are being created here in Newfoundland and Labrador."
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
"This is a great opportunity for students to benefit from attending research-related enrichment programs, while learning from some of the best in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I encourage all students to apply for a RISE award for a chance to enhance their knowledge and education as they prepare for post-secondary education and beyond."
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education
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