Deadline:
January 30, 2025
Location(s)
Antarctic Canada North Pole
Overview
Details
Youth Participant Philosophy
Youth participants must demonstrate that they want to participate for the right reasons. This is not a vacation experience. It is a learning journey that requires time, energy, passion and interest, that begins before the expedition through pre-learning content, and continues after the expedition as a member of a global group of SOI Alumni. Our expedition team is made up of all kinds of youth. Our expedition programs strive to achieve diversity across gender, race/ethnicity, and geography, with a particular focus on Black, Indigenous, and under-represented youth. We have youth who have found their path and are looking to connect with like-minded people, and those who are searching for some direction and need a spark to get going. The diversity of our team creates magic within the program.
Our Expeditions
Students on Ice expeditions take youth participants from around the world on unforgettable educational journeys to the Arctic, Antarctic, and many places in between. A team of scientists, Elders, artists, musicians, historians, knowledge keepers, visionary leaders, engage and support youth in their learning journeys. Together, they learn from one another while developing a deeper understanding of these important regions, their histories and complexities, and foster a commitment to climate action, building healthy communities, and environmental stewardship. The outcome is an experience that changes perspectives and inspires action and initiatives for a nature positive world.
2025 Expedition Programming
SOl organizes educational expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctic, and places in between. Our expedition programs bring together diverse youth and educators from around the world who have a passion and commitment for learning and making a difference in the local and global community. Thanks to the support of our global partnership network, funding is available for the majority of youth participants, and applications are now open! Learn more and apply to our Summer 2025 expeditions!
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Applicant must demonstrate commitment to the program:
- Strong understanding of the educational nature of the program (not a vacation or ‘trip’!)
- Interest in immersive nature of the program and willingness to fully participate
- Accept the responsibility to act as an ambassador for their communities
- Commitment to learning and engaging with Indigenous and Western ways of knowing
Additional scholarship criteria:
- Curiosity and desire to learn
- Demonstrated motivation to participate
- Leadership capacity, or potential to develop leadership qualities
- “Heart” as determined by passion and empathy
- Commitment to take insight and learning back to community
- Must be between the ages of 14-35
Dates
Deadline: January 30, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
SOI is dedicated to trying to make its programs accessible to youth, regardless of their background. Scholarships are available for the majority of spots on expedition programs, thanks to our generous partners, sponsors and supporters. Each program will have specific scholarship criteria. By submitting an application, you will be automatically reviewed for each program where you meet the criteria.
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