Barbara Brink Internship

To recognize and celebrate Barbara Brink’s vision and outstanding contribution toward the founding of Science World, an internship/scholarship program was established. Intended to provide valuable real-world experience in the field of science education, the Barbara Brink Internship is awarded to high school seniors interested in the sciences, who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership abilities.

About Barbara Brink

Under the leadership of Barbara Brink, a set of hands-on exhibits displayed around Vancouver in 1977 became the Vancouver icon we now know as TELUS World of science.

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The successful candidate of the internship will:

  • work in a paid position, alongside Science World’s dynamic and professional staff
  • have the opportunity to execute one of several projects identified by the Selection Committee or propose a project of their own creation for consideration
  • gain once-in-a-lifetime work experience
  • upon successful completion of the project, receive a $2,500 scholarship award toward their post-secondary studies

Program Components

Internship

  • The Barbara Brink internship is a maximum 16-week program that runs between May and August each year.
  • A schedule will be mutually agreed upon depending on the position/project requirements and the availability of the successful candidate. Generally, a commitment of at least 8 weeks is required.
  • A certificate of recognition will be presented upon completion of the internship program.

Scholarship Award

  • The $2,500 Barbara Brink scholarship award will only be granted upon successful completion of the program.
  • The scholarship award is intended to be used towards the Internship recipient’s post-secondary tuition fees. The Internship recipient will be asked to submit supporting documentation, as required.
 
 

Eligibiity

The applicant:

  • must be attending a secondary school in British Columbia
  • must be currently enrolled in Grade 12
  • must be at least 15 years old
  • must have a grade of 90% or higher in at least two Science or Math courses.

Application

Deadline: extended to May 10, 2009

Your application package must include:

  1. Resume
  2. A completed application form
  3. Two sealed letters of recommendation
    • One academic recommendation, preferably from a science or math teacher
    • One professional recommendation, from a work or volunteer experience
  4. Academic transcript
    • Must be sealed in an official school envelope and have an official stamp
    • Must include interim marks for courses in progress

Selection Process

All applications received prior to the submission deadline will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview(s) and notified of the result by the end of June.

 
 

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Please address your application package to:

Science World British Columbia
TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec Street
Vancouver BC V6A 3Z7
Attn: Barbara Brink Internship Selection Committee