Students on Ice Polar Youth Expedition
- Organization: SOI Foundation (Students on Ice)
- Type: Other
- Location: Global
- Deadline: December 10, 2026
- Funding: Partially Funded
The SOI Foundation, which has run Students on Ice since 2000, takes young people from around the world on educational expeditions to the Arctic, the Antarctic and places in between. Youth travel alongside scientists, Elders, artists and educators, learning about climate change, healthy ecosystems and Northern communities. Applications for the 2027 season close on 10 December 2026, and the Foundation says scholarships cover the majority of places. **What you get:** - A place on an SOI expedition in the Arctic or beyond, led by a team of scientists, Elders, artists, historians and knowledge keepers - A scholarship for most participants: scholarships are available for the majority of spots, and you are entered into every scholarship pool you qualify for - Pre-expedition learning before you travel and membership of a global SOI alumni network afterwards **What you'll do:** - Complete pre-learning content before the expedition - Learn at sea and on land about climate change, healthy ecosystems, sustainable communities and the future of the Arctic - Act as an ambassador for your community and carry what you learned back home **Key dates:** - Applications for the 2027 expedition season opened October 15, 2026 - Applications for 2027 programs close December 10, 2026 - Self-funded applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis and told their status by April **More information:** - Youth application process, scholarship rules and payment terms on the SOI Foundation site - The 2027 application form says expedition dates and locations have not yet been announced
