Grade 11 Girls Conference

Thank you to all who attended the 2018 Conference! Join our mailing list for updates on the 2019 application process!

Applications for Grade 11 Girls Conference must include:

Application form
Personal interest application
Reference from a teacher

Please ensure that you name all files clearly so the whole package can be kept together.

ex: Jane-Smith-Catalyst-Conference-Personal-Interest-app

For this program, there are three rounds of applications. At the end of each round, up to twenty applicants may be contacted and informed that their application was successful. Any unsuccessful applications will be carried forward to the next round. Offers will go out in each

January 2018
February 2018
Early April 2018

Personal Interest

Using your preferred communication style to show us why you are the right fit for the conference! You can be as creative as you like with it. Video, audio, artwork, a poem, the format is up to you; but be sure to show/tell us about:

Yourself and your interest in science, engineering, and leadership
Why you want to come to Catalyst
What you can contribute to the program

You may submit your Personal Interest Application electronically (through the Information Form) or mail a hard copy. Please note that applicants are responsible for the cost of mailing their Personal Interest Application.

Examples:

Jasmine Sollen (video)
Kelly Zhu (poem)
Alice Zhou (origami crane)

Maximum size: approx. 1 sheet of paper or 2 minutes of media

Teacher Reference

You will be asked for teacher contact information (name, e-mail address) in the application form. When asking a teacher for a reference, choose somebody that knows you well and can comment on all your strengths. This might be a math or science teacher, but it could be a teacher from another subject too.

Your reference will receive an e-mail from Catalyst asking them to complete our 'quick reference form.' They will be asked the following questions:

Do you think this student would make a great engineering university student? If so, why?
What impresses you about this student (comment on academic ability and social skills)?
How do you think they will benefit from this weekend?

Application form

The application form collects contact information, courses in progress, and contact information for your teacher reference. The application form also allows you to submit your personal interest application electronically (if appropriate).