Voting open through October 31st, 2026.

Start something
at your school.

Start a club, run a hackathon or host a school event. TKS Academic Partnerships provides the funding.

The 5 projects with the most votes by October 31 get funded—up to $1,000 each.

Start your application Explore the projects

For enrolled high school students aged 13+ in Canada and the US.

Your school’s first hackathonAn afternoon of building things with friends.
A robotics competitionBuild small robots. Put them to the test.
A student-run career fairBring interesting people to your school.
A lunchtime repair clubLearn to fix things together.
Your idea hereWhat will you bring to your school?

A few ideas for your school. Yours can be different.

For students who start things

Bring an idea that gets students together, plus a simple budget. TKS reviews your project, then gives it a public page to share.

Your community picks the winners. You get to turn the plan into something real at school.

Taking the first step is high agency. Learn what that means ↗

Your votes decide which projects get funded. Subscribe to Developing Future-Ready Leaders and your votes count double. It's in the rules.

Read the rules

From idea to out in the world

Start with a possibility.
Make a plan for it.

You do not need to have it all figured out. You need an idea, a reason to build it, and a plan for what the money buys.

01 / Pitch it

A clear idea.
A simple budget.

Tell us what you want to make happen for students at your school. Show what the money pays for in three to five budget lines.

A short video helps tell the story. It is recommended, not required. Apply early: the sooner your project is approved, the more time you have to collect votes.

Submit your project

Your project plan

What will you
make happen?

The ideaOne clear pitch

The moneyA practical budget

The next stepGet it out there

Illustration of a project plan

02 / Bring people with you

Your project.
Your community.

Once TKS approves your application, your project goes live. Share the link with classmates, teachers and the people who want to see it happen.

Voting closes Oct 31, 11:59 PM ET. Tell your friends and ask them to vote. Remind them to confirm their vote by email so it counts.

Explore the projects

03 / Make it real

Less waiting.
More doing.

If your project wins, ask your educator to reply to our email to confirm the project and help receive the funds. Payments are started within five business days of Nov 6, after the required confirmations.

Transfer processing affects when funds arrive. Funds go to the educator or school wherever possible. See the payment timeline in the Rules.

For educators

Tools and electronic components on a workbench — Making starts with the materials.Stock photograph · Kaboompics / Pexels

From idea to out in the world

Start with a possibility.
Make a plan for it.

You do not need to have it all figured out. You need an idea, a reason to build it, and a plan for what the money buys.

01 / Pitch it

A clear idea.
A simple budget.

Tell us what you want to make happen for students at your school. Show what the money pays for in three to five budget lines.

A short video helps tell the story. It is recommended, not required. Apply early: the sooner your project is approved, the more time you have to collect votes.

Your project plan

What will you
make happen?

The ideaOne clear pitch

The moneyA practical budget

The next stepGet it out there

Illustration of a project plan

02 / Bring people with you

Your project.
Your community.

Once TKS approves your application, your project goes live. Share the link with classmates, teachers and the people who want to see it happen.

Tell your friends and ask them to vote. Remind them to confirm their vote by email so it counts.

Explore the projects

03 / Make it real

Less waiting.
More doing.

If your project wins, ask your educator to reply to our email to confirm the project and help receive the funds. Then it is time to put your plan to work.

Transfer processing affects when funds arrive. Funds go to the educator or school wherever possible. See the payment timeline in the Rules.

For educators

A few things to know

Big ideas.
Fair questions.

The details should be clear before you begin.

Read the full rules ↗How we protect your privacy ↗

Who can apply?

Currently enrolled high school students, age 13 or older, in Canada or the United States.

What kinds of projects does this fund support?

Clubs, hackathons, school events and shared activities that bring students together. A coding idea could become a workshop or build club; an art idea could become a student exhibition. Tell us what others at school will get to join or take part in.

Can I apply on my own?

Yes. You can be the sole organizer or apply with a team. The project itself should be for your school community. This fund is not for a personal project that only you work on or use.

Do I need a finished project or a photo?

No. Apply with your idea and budget. We give your card a decorative cover, or you can upload a sketch, prototype, poster or project photo. No photo of yourself is needed.

Do I need a video?

No. A short video is recommended, but optional. You can tell your story through your pitch and description.

When does my educator get involved?

Your application includes their school email. We only contact them if your project wins, to ask for a reply confirming the project and helping the funds reach it.

How does voting work?

People can vote for as many projects as they like, once per project, after confirming their email. Verified subscribers to Developing Future-Ready Leaders have their votes count double. The full rules explain how this works.

What is shown publicly?

Your project, school, school board or district (unless independent), and the project link you choose are public. Extra supporting links stay private for review. Applicant names, ages, grades and contact details are not published. Submitted media is reviewed before publication.

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