Canada Youth Changemakers Summit
2025 CYCS
Your Story｜Your Stage｜Your Legacy
LEADERSHIP IN THE ERA OF AI
What’s New for CYCS 2025?
Functionality You Will Love
From 2024's
CONNECT｜COMMUNICATE｜COLLABORATE
To 2025's
Step Into the Spotlight – YOUR STORY. YOUR STAGE. YOUR LEGACY
🌟 Showcase Your Brilliance – This year’s four dynamic categories:
🚀 STEAM & Interdisciplinary
🌍 Social Entrepreneurship & Global Issues
💻 Future Tech Leaders
⚖️ Ethics & Rights
🏆 Upgraded Awards & Prizes
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Win up to $2,000 in four categories, with detailed feedback from expert judges.
🤝 Expanded Networking Opportunities
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Connect with nonprofit leaders and former Ivy League admissions officers.
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Be inspired by CYCS alumni who leveraged this experience into offers from world-renowned universities.
🎤 Inspiring Keynote Speakers
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Gain insights from industry leaders, former admissions officers, Ivy League student mentors, nonprofit changemakers, and successful entrepreneurs driving innovation and shaping admissions outcomes.
Summit Details
Time: Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2
Why You Should Apply?
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Prestigious Speaking Opportunity – Present to 300+ attendees, including media, nonprofit executives, and community leaders.
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Media Spotlight – Gain major media coverage to expand your initiative’s reach.
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Boost Your College Applications – Follow past speakers admitted to Harvard, Yale, UPenn, and more.
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Insider Admissions Coaching – Receive 1-on-1 guidance from former top U.S. university admissions officers, to learn how to elevate your initiatives to strengthen your college application.
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Elite Mentorship– Get direct guidance from a panel of judges, including executives and former admissions officers.
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Expand Your Influence – Connect with 20+ community groups and like-minded student leaders.
Examples of past student speakers who got admitted to Top US universities:
Harvard, Stanford, UChicago, UPenn, Duke, Northwestern, Rice University, UCLA, Carnegie Mellon University and more!
Their Clubs and Non-Profit Organizations:
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Asia North American Youth Association
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Future Unchained Toronto
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Our MHstory
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REconnect Foundation
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She's STEMPowered
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SkateOn
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Youth Art for Action
The list goes on...
Are You Qualified to Apply?
We welcome applications from student leaders who:
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Currently lead or hold an exec position in a Canadian youth club
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Passionate project founders with 3+ months of impact
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Can attend the CYCS 2025 summit on April 13th, 2025
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Change-makers ready to inspire the next generation
