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SUMMER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES

  • Demographics: Black Youth, High School Youth, Indigenous
  • Program Types: Early Awareness, Outreach / Engagement, Tutoring and/or Mentorship
  • School: University of Toronto St. George Campus
  • Languages: English

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) gives high school students of Indigenous or African ancestry a chance to explore health sciences at the University of Toronto over four weeks in July. You will:

  • Explore health science education and careers through hands-on activities, experiments, lectures, and special projects
  • Learn from and connect to a variety of health science faculty, professionals, and students
  • Enjoy valuable mentoring experiences from a variety of professionals
  • Earn a credit you can use on your University and/or College applications

REGISTRATION DETAILS

The Summer Mentorship Program runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. over four weeks in July. The start and end dates will change yearly.

There are no admission fees for the SMP.

How to Apply 
First application deadline: January 12, 2024
Final application deadline: March 22, 2024

Follow this link for detailed application steps. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • You must be at least 16 years of age by June 30 of the program year to be admitted
  • Be a resident or student of a high school in Ontario
  • Have an interest in health sciences but face challenges and a lack of mentorship in attaining this goal
  • Completed a Grade 10 Science, Academic or any Grade 11 university (U), university/college (M), or college (C) preparation course in the science curriculum

MORE INFO

School Program URL

PRIMARY CONTACT

Dionne Banton, Outreach Coordinator
e oao.outreach@utoronto.ca

School: University of Toronto St. George Campus   |   Map

ADDRESS

University of Toronto St. George Campus
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, ON M5S