Youth Skills Development Scholarship Recipient: Ravina Kaur Gill
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Meet Kavina Kaur Gill, a recent recipient of our Youth Skills Development Scholarship!
Ravina will be using her scholarship to attend courses that will allow her to participate in the co-op program at UBC, where she is enrolled as a computer science major.
SCWIST Scholarships for Youth
Our Youth Skills Development Scholarship is available for young women aged 16-21 in Canada. The scholarship is awarded to cover professional development costs, such as attending a Science Fair or participating in science-related camps or courses.
From eMentoring to STEM Opportunities
“As a student pursuing a STEM career, the most valuable knowledge comes not from university lectures, but from hands-on experience within the industry itself,” Ravina said. “This experience is often only available after graduation. However, my Physics 12 teacher recommended I join SCWIST’s eMentoring program, where my amazing mentor, Grace, introduced me to co-operative education (co-op).”
Co-op is a program offered at many universities that allows students to apply their skills in the industry through work terms. In most co-op programs, students alternate between work and study terms, gaining comprehensive experience in their desired field.
“I didn’t expect to find such a perfect match in my mentor; Grace, with her extensive experience in mechanical engineering, shared insights from her daughters’ university journeys. It was through Grace that I first learned about co-op, as both her daughters participated in co-op programs at their respective universities. After researching the co-op program at UBC, I realized how beneficial it would be for my future as a computer science major,” explained Ravina.
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- Our next session of eMentoring will be held in the fall. We also have several other scholarships specifically for youth. Or explore all the professional development and growth opportunities we have for youth.
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