Start a New School Club or Initiative
Identify a gap and build something from scratch
Why It Matters
Founding something from nothing is one of the most impressive things on any application. It shows entrepreneurial thinking, initiative, and leadership - qualities every Canadian university actively seeks.
How to Start
Identify something missing at your school - a mental health club, coding club, cultural association, or sustainability initiative. Get a teacher sponsor, write a constitution, and recruit members.
Commitment
- Commitment level: High
- Best starting grade: G8
- G8 is ideal - founding in G8 and leading through G12 gives you a 4-year story of growth.
Programs It Supports
- All Programs - especially Business, Engineering, Education, Social Work