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Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program - Canada
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Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program

AI and data science training for Canadian youth
Offered by
Scale AI Cluster
Official source: scaleai.ca

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Latest source update
Last Update: September 16, 2026
Latest change: A new Scale AI news release confirms the April 15, 2025 submission deadline and clarifies that the program is for educational organizations and partners training youth in STEM fields.
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Scale AI STEM Youth program update
A new Scale AI news release for the STEM Youth Awareness Program now confirms that interested organizations have until April 15, 2025 to submit a project. The same source also clarifies that eligible applicants are educational organizations and partners actively engaged in training youth in STEM fields, with projects aimed at pre-university students and professional integration.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Non-profit organizations based in Canada.

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Overview

The Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program aims to support Canadian organizations with initiatives that train pre-university students in artificial intelligence and data science, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Though the maximum funding amount is not specified, projects must engage at least 1,000 participants to be eligible.

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Social economy enterprise
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Other Education
  • Research
  • Children and Youth Organizations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Children & youth
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Initiatives focused on education in artificial intelligence and data science.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations based in Canada.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Organizations must be based in Canada.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Project Call OpeningThe project call for applications opens on March 18, 2025.
  • Begin preparing your initiative for the submission.
  • Step 2: Register for WebinarAttend the information webinar on April 8, 2025, for insights into the application process.
  • Register for the webinar using the provided registration link.
  • Step 3: Prepare ApplicationOutline your project proposal, including details on how it will train Canadian pre-university students in AI and data science.
  • Ensure your project can accommodate a minimum of 1,000 participants and reflects an inclusive approach.
  • Step 4: Submit ApplicationComplete all sections of your application, adhering to guidelines and requirements specified by Scale AI.
  • Submit your full application package by the deadline on April 15, 2025.
  • Step 5: Await SelectionProjects will be evaluated, and selections will be finalized by July 31, 2025.
  • Only the selected projects will be contacted by the Scale AI team.

Additional information

  • The Scale AI team will only contact those projects that have been selected.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program Program

What is the Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program?

The Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program aims to support Canadian organizations with initiatives that train pre-university students in artificial intelligence and data science, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Though the maximum funding amount is not specified, projects must engage at least 1,000 participants to be eligible.

Who is eligible for the Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program program?

To be eligible for the Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program program, you must: Applying organizations must be based in Canada. Projects must benefit Canadian pre-university students. Initiatives must involve training in artificial intelligence and data science.

What expenses are eligible under Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program?

Initiatives focused on education in artificial intelligence and data science.

Where is the Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program available?

The Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program program is available across Canada.

Is the Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program?

Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program is funded by Scale AI Cluster