UBC Summer Science Program 2025 Promotion!
What is the UBC Summer Science Program?
The Summer Science Program is an Indigenous-led one-week cultural, health, and science program for Indigenous students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall, September 2025. The SSP promotes interest in health and science programs for high schoolers through firsthand experience at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus, with most programming taking place at the First Nations House of Learning.
It’s a great opportunity for youth to meet their peers and connect with Elders and Indigenous student staff. Participating students stay in first year dorms at the University of British Columbia and participate in cultural and health/STEM-related workshops throughout the week.
Some examples of cultural workshops include drum making, medicine bag crafting, and evening Talking Circles. Science and health workshops include a virtual reality medicine lab, a stem cell workshop, and a career fair. There’s also an opportunity for students to explore campus.
Who can apply?
Must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Ancestry
Must be entering grade 9-12 in Fall 2025
When is it?
Week 1: August 3rd – August 9th, 2025
(For students entering grades 11 & 12)
Week 2: August 10th – August 16th, 2025
(For students entering grades 9 & 10)
Questions? Email summer.science@ubc.ca or call the SSP program assistant,
Georgia at (778) 968-0437. Contact hours are Wednesdays 9am-5pm & Fridays 10am-1pm.
Applications are open! Apply via the link below, or click ‘Apply here!’ on our website link above to be directed to our online form.
Zoom info sessions will be available in March and April 2025.
Reply to this email to be added to our info session registration list!
