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Applications now open for Dalbox LEAP

Posted by SURGE (Faculty of Science) on July 14, 2021 in General Announcements

The Dalhousie Sandboxes ("Dalboxes") are recruiting for the Leadership Experience Access Program (LEAP)!

LEAP is a full-year experiential learning opportunity for students looking to build their leadership skills. Students selected for the LEAP program will build and lead teams (of up to 5 people) to compete in the national Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) competition.

As a student leader, you will be supported by the interdisciplinary team from the Dalboxes, through workshops, coaching, and mentorship. You will receive a $2000 bursary upon completion of the program.  

The Details:

  • Dalbox LEAP will kick off on September 10-11, 2021, and will then run weekly from September 2021 - April 2022
  • The program will be a mix of in-person and online meetings throughout the academic year
  • In-person programming will be in Halifax; transportation will be provided to and from Halifax to students at the Truro campus 
  • At the completion of the program in April 2022, participants will get a $2000 bursary 
  • Applications are due August 8, 2021 at 11:59pm AST
  • Apply individually — leaders will be involved in building teams during the program

Please visit https://www.surgeinnovation.ca/leap to learn more about LEAP, and to apply for the program!

If you have any questions, please email: surge@dal.ca