2026–2027 National High School Big Data & AI Challenge
STEM Fellowship
Program overview
High school and CEGEP students interested in data science, AI, open data, satellite intelligence, environmental challenges, and research; suitable for beginners with no prior programming experience.
Eligibility
No prior programming experience required for either pathway. A basic laptop or desktop with a reliable internet connection is sufficient.
Key details
- Organization
- STEM Fellowship
- Type
- Challenge / Interdisciplinary Experiential-Learning Program
- Eligible grades
- High school students, CEGEP students
- Application deadline
- October 18, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (registration and payment due; cancellation until October 17, 2026, 11:59 PM ET)
- Cost
- $980 CAD per participant (Scholar Internship Pathway); Independent Research Pathway fee not stated on this page
- Time commitment
- Scholar Internship: approximately 6 hours per week plus 2 hours for the weekly academic session. Independent Research: participants plan experiential learning and research on their own.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.