Barbara Brink Internship

To recognize and celebrate Barbara Brink’s vision and outstanding contribution toward the founding of Science World, an internship/scholarship program was established. Intended to provide valuable real-world experience in the field of science education, the Barbara Brink Internship is awarded to high school seniors interested in the sciences, who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership abilities.

About Barbara Brink

Under the leadership of Barbara Brink, a set of hands-on exhibits displayed around Vancouver in 1977 became the Vancouver icon we now know as TELUS World of science.

Applications are now closed

Thank you to all applicants for the 2011 Barbara Brink Summer Intern Program. The successful candidate has been selected for this summer

The successful candidate of the internship will:

• work in a paid position, alongside Science World’s dynamic and professional staff
• have the opportunity to execute one of several projects identified by the Selection Committee or propose a project of their own creation for consideration
• gain once-in-a-lifetime work experience
• upon successful completion of the project, receive a $2,200 scholarship award toward their post-secondary studies

Program Components

Internship

• The Barbara Brink internship is a maximum 12-week program that runs between June to August each year.
• A schedule will be mutually agreed upon depending on the position/project requirements and the availability of the successful candidate. Generally, a commitment of at least 8 weeks is required.
• A certificate of recognition will be presented upon completion of the internship program.

Scholarship Award

• The $2,200 Barbara Brink scholarship award will only be granted upon successful completion of the program.
• The scholarship award is intended to be used towards the Internship recipient’s post-secondary tuition fees. The Internship recipient will be asked to submit supporting documentation, as required.