The application process for the Youth Champions Program is meant to be a collaborative process between the SMO and the youth (Canadian or international).
SMOs are encouraged to discuss the opportunity with the youth they wish to nominate, sharing with them the program objectives, activities, expectations, and requirements.
Each of the SMOs and Youth are expected to complete a separate application form. Applications will not be accepted unless they are received from both parties.
In the case of Canadian youth, we may exceptionally select a person without a SMO partner. In this case, Spur Change may be able to facilitate the connection of a selected Canadian youth with a local Canadian SMO.
We strongly suggest that the person completing the application from the SMO will be the actual person responsible for working and supporting the Youth throughout the program.
SMOs are welcome to nominate either a Canadian or an international youth.
SMOs are welcome to nominate more than one youth, bearing in mind that only one Canadian and one international youth will be selected per region, and that each youth will have to submit an application.