What if high school students could intern at NASA, build projects with Microsoft*, or research alongside Ivy League scientists — before turning 18?
That's what students at The Knowledge Society (TKS) are doing right now.
What is TKS?
TKS is a 10-month accelerator for curious, driven teens who want to explore emerging tech, work on real problems, and grow into future-ready innovators. With personalized coaching, a global peer community, and hands-on experience, students build the skills, confidence, and network to stand out — now and for the long term.
Why TKS?
Students dive into emerging fields like:
- artificial intelligence,
- synthetic biology,
- climate innovation, and
- quantum computing
Students then apply what they've learned to solve real problems with organizations like the United Nations, IKEA, and Meta.
TKS participants don't just learn about the future. They help shape it.
At TKS, students:
- Build a portfolio of original science and tech projects that stand out
- Gain mentorship and coaching from top industry experts
- Join a global community of high-potential peers
Proven outcomes of TKS
TKS students have:
- Interned at Google, OpenAI, NASA, and SpaceX
- Earned full scholarships to MIT, Stanford, and Oxford
- Published research in genomics, neuroscience, and sustainability
- Launched startups backed by world-class investors
As seen in...
TKS and its students have been featured in:
- People - Students researching gene mutations
- Global News - Teens invent mobility device
- FOX News - Teen researcher tackles rare genetic diseases
- Fast Company - How TKS turns teens into tech superheroes
- Forbes - Innovations shaping the classroom of tomorrow
Apply to a program near you
TKS runs both in-person and virtual programs from September to June on weekends.
Canada-wide (virtual)
Apply to the Global program today.
In-person cities
Bonus for the ScholarshipsCanada / SchoolFinder community
When you apply, be sure to use this special code to get an exclusive $500 program grant!
Just use code ScholarshipsCanadaTKS2025 to get the $500 grant when you apply.
The deadline to apply is August 17, so don't miss it!
Want to learn more?
Check out this recorded info session from July to get a sense of what TKS can offer ambitious students like you:
You can see the original upload, including the preserved live chat, at this Zoom link.
Remember, the deadline to apply to TKS is coming up fast on August 17, 2025. Let's build what's next — together.
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