ABOUT LIYSF
The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a two-week residential student event held at Imperial College London & The Royal Geographical Society, with lecture demonstrations from leading scientists, visits to world-class laboratories and universities combined with cultural interaction, with 500 students aged 16-21 years old from 70 countries.
Students can apply directly to LIYSF and pay the cost themselves, however, if you are a student enrolled in a science program at UFV, who is academically outstanding and has great leadership and communication skills why not apply through us and we’ll cover the cost! The Faculty of Science will send one science student to London all-expenses paid, to attend this event July 24 – August 7, 2024.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
To qualify for the Selection Process, you must be:
- be aged 17 to 21
- Submit a portfolio, consisting of:
- Resume and cover letter stating why you qualify for this opportunity.
- Your vision of where Science or Technology will contribute most to the future (short essay, video, or other visual presentation).
- 2 letters of reference from faculty who can speak to your ability and accomplishments as a science student and why you would be a good representative for UFV at the Forum.
PRESENTATIONS:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present a research interest in March to our selection panel (date to be determined). Presentations will be widely advertised to the university community and attendance will be open to any interested students, family, friends, staff, and faculty.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Please send your completed application to Janice.Nagtegaal@ufv.ca by February 29, 2024.
The Faculty of Science has been sending representatives to LIYSF since 2013. All of our ambassadors journaled their experiences while attending this event. You can read their daily blogs here.
To find out what is being planned for 2024, please visit the LIYSF 2024 website.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Janice.Nagtegaal@ufv.ca.