UBC Summer Science Program Information
What is the Summer Science Program?
A one-week cultural, health and science program for Indigenous students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall, September 2025. The program hopes to inspire an interest in pursuing post-secondary programs in health and sciences fields. The program is situated on traditional Musqueam territory (Vancouver), with most programming taking place in the First Nations House of Learning on UBC campus. The camp organizes workshops in drum-making, medicine bag crafting, a virtual reality medicine lab, and more! Camp Elders lead Talking Circles and students have the opportunity to explore campus, learn about university, make friends, and connect with Indigenous mentors.
Who can Apply?
Open to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis students. Students must be going into grades 9 – 12 in September 2025.
When is it?
Summer Science is separated into two sessions.
Week 1 is from August 3rd-9th and is reserved for students going into grades 11 or 12.
Week 2 is from August 10th-16th and is reserved for students going into grades 9 or 10.
How much does it cost?
There is a $200 program fee for Summer Science. This fee goes towards accommodations and meals during camp. All other expenses (such as workshops, admission to the Vancouver Aquarium, etc.) are covered by the program while students are at UBC. Program bursaries are available for students that express financial need in their application.
The program fee does not include travel to and from Vancouver, but travel bursaries are also available. Students are encouraged to apply for funding from their band or school district.
How to apply?
1. Fill out the Qualtrics application here.
2. Print out the form below, fill it in by hand, scan it, and email it to summer.science@ubc.ca.
3. If you are completing the application by hand and prefer to mail it in, our mailing address is:
Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
c/o Summer Science, Program Manager
2206 East Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3
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