Students Mentoring Students Bursary (SMSB)

Earn a $1000 bursary by being a mentor to 2 young people!

Open to 100 post-secondary students who are currently registered at an Alberta post-secondary school for the 2026-2027 year.

Your Commitment:

• Be a mentor to two (2) young people from October 2026 through April 2027
• Spend 1 hour per week with each child (2 hours max.) at a select Edmonton school

What to expect:

• You'll participate in the BGCBigs volunteer enrollment and training process, preparing you for a successful match with your mentees.
• Each meeting follows the 20-20-20 model: 20 minutes of getting to know each other, 20 minutes of academic support, and 20 minutes of activities.
• By being a positive role model and friend to your mentees, you'll help them build self-confidence, perform better in school and feel connected to their community.