STEMforGIRLS Youth Advisory Council Application Form

About the Program

STEMforGIRLS is launching its first-ever Youth Advisory Council (YAC)—a group of students from across the province who will meet via zoom throughout the year to share ideas, provide feedback, and help shape STEMforGIRLS programs and initiatives.

This is your chance to share your ideas, build leadership skills, connect with other youth across the province, and help shape the future of STEMforGIRLS programming.

We are looking for students entering Grades 7–12 in the 2026–2027 school year who are interested in STEM, leadership, and contributing their ideas. No prior experience is required—students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please note that participation in the Youth Advisory Council is limited, and applications will go through a selection process to help ensure a diverse and representative group of youth from across the province. Selected members will be expected to participate in meetings, contribute ideas, and act as ambassadors for STEMforGIRLS.

Deadline to submit: Monday June 22, 2026

Youth Advisory Council Application 2026

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Student Information

First Name

Student Birthdate

Pronouns (optional)

School Email

School Name

City/Town

Last Name

Primary Phone Number

What grade will you be entering in the 2026-27 school year?

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Student Age of Consent

I am under 13 Years Old

I am between 13-16 Years Old

I am over 16 Years Old

Legal Guardian Information

Legal Guardian First Name

Legal Guardian Email

Legal Guardian Last Name

Diversity and Representation

STEMforGIRLS is committed to creating an inclusive and representative Youth Advisory Council. We invite you to share the following information if you feel comfortable. These questions are confidential and optional and will only be used to help ensure diverse voices are included. We recognize that this is not exhaustive. We encourage you to choose the best option(s) for you. If you would like to see a new tag included to share additional information about your identity and background, please email us at stemforgirls@equiforce.ca.

Do you identify as: (Select all that apply)

An Indigenous Person

An Immigrant or refugee

A member of a racialized group

Someone with a visible or invisible disability

Neurodiverse

2SLGBTQIA+

From a rural or remote community

None of the above

Prefer not to say

Accessibility

If you have any accessibility requests that would support your participation, or your application, please let us know below how we can accommodate you best.

Accessibility Requests

Application Questions

Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in joining the STEMforGIRLS Youth Advisory Council. What qualities, experiences, or perspectives would you bring that would make you a strong member?

What topics or issues related to STEM or your community are you passionate about?

What does leadership mean to you, and how do you demonstrate positive leadership in your life (big or small)?

Tell us about your background or lived experiences that you feel are important for us to consider in building a diverse and inclusive council. (Optional)

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? (Optional)

If accepted to the YAC are you prepared to commit to active participation in YAC meetings and activities for the duration of the term?

Yes

Not Sure

Reference

Please provide a short letter of reference from someone who can speak to your character, participation, or leadership potential. Ex. Teacher, Coach, Mentor, or Community Leader.

Reference Role/Relationship to You:

First Name

Last Name

Reference Letter Upload – PDF Format Preferred

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Application Consent & Agreement

Application Consent Agreement

If the student is under 13, a guardian must complete this section.

• I am providing permission for my child (under 13) to apply to the STEMforGIRLS Youth Advisory Coucnil.
• I have reviewed the Code of Conduct, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy
• I release Equiforce (formerly WRDC) and Equiforce-ERC from claims for damages related to participation in STEMforGIRLS.

Application Consent Agreement

Students 13 and older can provide their own consent but are encouraged to consult their guardians.

• I am 13 or older.
• I have reviewed the Code of Conduct, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy
• I release Equiforce (formerly WRDC) and Equiforce-ERC from claims for damages related to participation in STEMforGIRLS.

Signature

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Feedback Participation

Participants under 13 are not asked to participate in feedback surveys. As their guardian, we appreciate your feedback and testimonials to help us improve and share the impact of our programs. Should you choose, please email your comments to stemforgirls@wrdc.ca at any time. Please see our Privacy Policy for further details as your child ages into the 13 plus category for feedback consent purposes.

Yes

Feedback Participation

At times, feedback surveys are requested to help us improve and share the impact of our programs. Providing feedback is always optional; it is never required to participate in the program. If you choose to complete feedback surveys, you are consenting to STEMforGIRLS’ use of survey data for program development, reporting, and promotional purposes. Responses will remain confidential and anonymized.

Yes

By submitting this application:

I confirm that the information provided is accurate

Yes

I understand that participation in the Youth Advisory Council requires an ongoing commitment and active engagement, including attending scheduled meetings, and contributing to council activities and initiatives throughout the term.

Yes

I acknowledge that STEMforGIRLS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all members feel heard, valued, and empowered to share their perspectives.

Yes