Prize

JABC Junior Entrepreneur Award

Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) Original Source
Award

CA$2,500 - CA$2,500

Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Due in 31 days
Location

British Columbia, Canada

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Junior Entrepreneur Award recognizes youth who have demonstrated outstanding business acumen, growth, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit while participating in JA Company Program, JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners, or Discover Your Pitch. This year, up to four participants will be awarded $2,500 each to support their diverse educational or other needs. Participants must be nominated by their JA Company Program mentor(s) or host teacher(s). Award recipients will participate in a live panel interview about their experience at the annual BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies to be held on June 8, 2026, in Vancouver. The award is designed to recognize a diverse range of talents and experiences among young entrepreneurs who have completed these programs during the 2025-26 school year in British Columbia.

4 awards

Who Can Apply

Region
British Columbia, Canada
Citizenship
Canada
Residency
Canada
Project in
Canada
Applicants
individual
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Interview Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv writing_sample

Review process

Nomination-based selection process. Award recipients participate in a live panel interview at the BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies.

Additional benefits

  • networking

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding

Post-award obligations

  • present_findings
  • acknowledge_funder