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2024 Expedition Programming

Applications for our 2024 expedition programming are now open!

Our new application process enables interested youth to submit ONE application to be considered for ALL of our programming that they may be eligible for. Selected applicants will be placed in a program that aligns with their interests and eligibility, and offered a spot aboard one of our expeditions.

Learn about the youth application process and apply today.

Featured Programs

Expeditions

Students on Ice expeditions take youth participants from around the world on unforgettable educational journeys to the Arctic, Antarctic, and many places in between. A team of scientists, Elders, artists, musicians, historians, knowledge keepers, visionary leaders, engage and support youth in their learning journeys.
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Alumni

Stay connected with our alumni network to learn about industry news and developments, job opportunities, available microgrants, and climate cohorts!
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Blue Futures Pathways

Blue Futures Pathways connects youth across Canada with education, employment and funding opportunities that inspire and support them in developing successful careers in the Sustainable Blue Economy.
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Partnerships

Partnerships have always been key to the work – and success – of the SOI Foundation. As such, the Foundation collaborates with a broad network of Canadian and international partners to build its youth scholarships program, develop and maintain a world-class roster of educators, and engage in a broad range of outreach initiatives, programs and projects.
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Students on Ice is recognized globally for delivering life-changing polar expeditions.

But that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our mission.

Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, making youth voices, ideas, and action more important than ever. Through educational expeditions, cross-cultural experiences, science and outreach initiatives in the Arctic, Antarctic, and places in between, SOI inspires new perspectives, ideas, connections and collaborative solutions for a nature-positive world. The outcome is a global network that takes action and contributes to building healthy communities and a sustainable future for people and our planet.

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We believe in the power of connection—to nature, to ourselves, and to one another. Connections change hearts and minds and drive us to build a better tomorrow.

Show Your Support

When you join SOI as a monthly donor, you are helping SOI change the lives of youth and the future of our planet. Our Monthly Donor Program allows you to spread your donations throughout the year, providing us with a dependable base of support. Please join today as a monthly donor and help us foster youth leaders for a sustainable future.