Levelling the Playing Field for Black Youth by Breaking Down Barriers to Higher Education and STEM Careers.

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Upcoming Programs

Rise In STEM programs equips youth with skills of the future, supports health and wellness, and empowers leadership through tutoring, bootcamps, and youth-led learning experiences. Explore our current programs below and find the pathway that’s right for you.

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Post-Secondary Transition Bootcamp

Building confidence and pathways to post-secondary futures. Registration is now open—sign up by June 5.

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STEM Athletics

Explore how STEM shows up in sport, movement, and performance.

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Resources

Explore our new Resource Hub with tools, guides, and resources supporting post-secondary preparation and youth wellbeing.

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Discover scholarships and opportunities to help you rise in STEM.

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  • "I’ve learned that I can in fact save my money and reach my saving goals. But it might take some time and effort."

    — Participant, Rise Up Series (Financial Literacy 101)

  • “Before I went to [Engineering 101], a lot of people were like ‘I was not interested in engineering like at all.’ I kind of had this preconceived notion about what it would be but after going there it actually looks really interesting and I feel like I would learn a lot from that."

    — Participant, Rise Up Series (Engineering 101)

  • "My favourite part is definitely the community and support. Connecting with so many people and being able to understand everyone skills and learn from them. I feel like having that support system has helped a lot to understand what I can and cannot do."

    — Muniira, Computer Science Student (joined RISE in 2019)

  • “As part of our knowledge sharing activities, our research team has prepared a series of reports and presentations to engage community members around our recommendations. We launched a youth-focused Wellness Series promoting mental health, self-care, and movement. This series was informed by insights from our research, emphasizing the importance of holistic well-being as students navigate their academic and career pathways.

    - Devaughn, Peer Researcher, Rise In STEM

  • “This class taught me more about cooking techniques, that I will be applying very soon."

    Youth Participant — Culinary Program with Roger Mooking (Wellness Series)

  • “This opportunity was insightful. This research team taught me more about the community and ways to develop programs to enhance the issues at stake”

    Kemi, Peer researcher

  • "The main thing I learned was being like a kid doesn’t mean you can’t do a lot of things. It’s just kids might not have leaders around them that can help them. Since I want to become a software engineer when I’m older, Rise In STEM has a really big part of my future."

    - Sayo, Rise In STEM Participant

What’s on the Rise?

Scholarships
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund

Amount: $2500-5000
Deadline: June 30, 2026

RBC Next Step Scholarships
RBC Next Step Scholarships

Amount: $1500 - 5000
Deadline: June 4, 2026 & September 17, 2026

Bayer Crop Science Opportunity Scholarship
Bayer Crop Science Opportunity Scholarship

Amount: $5000
Deadline: May 14, 2026

OTA Education Foundation
OTA Education Foundation

Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Deadline: July 15, 2026

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Proudly supporting Black and underserved youth in STEM, we empower, advocate, and innovate to break barriers and create opportunities. Join us today and be part of the movement to rise in STEM!

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