Professor

 University of Toronto

Senior Development Officer University of Waterloo 

 Assistant professor 

York University

Relationship Manager

Brock University

Principal

Toronto Central Academy

Professor Huazhong University of Science and Technology 

Machine learning software engineer, Qualcomm

The Global Youth Challenge provides a worldwide community of youth with a platform to express their views and suggest creative solutions to current issues affecting humankind.

The GYC2024 essay and speech competition is specifically focused on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ongoing impact on our world. Participants from around the globe are required to submit either a 300 - 500 word essay and a 3 - 4 minute video speech, or a visual artwork accompanied by a 3 - 4 minute video speech.Each entry will explore the potential benefits, as well as the possible harm and threats, that artificial intelligence could pose to humanity from diverse perspectives.  

For example, eminent personalities such as Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk, and Ben Goertzel have extensively discussed AI's dual nature: it is recognized as both a potential threat and a significant source of benefits.

Chosen finalists will present their entry to a panel of judges for a chance to win:

       1st Place Winner (one): $500 CAD, Certificate of Distinction 

       2nd Place Winners (five): $200 CAD, Certificate of Distinction 

       3rd Place Winners (ten): $100 CAD, Certificate of Distinction 

       Top 25% students: Free Online Leadership Class 

The Top 25% of students will be eligible to win a $25,000 scholarship (provided by The Erindale Academy), which can be used over a 4-year period at The Erindale Academy. Transcripts must be submitted. Minimum GPA required.

Top 25% will also receive a Certificate of Distinction with their names posted on this website.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation

Are the ideas expressed by the 

student unique and original?

How interesting, clear and captivating is the presentation?

Are the facts presented based on dependable sources of information?

Is there something about the presentation that makes it stand out?

Vocabulary level, clarity, how well it supports the essay or art piece.

Rules regarding plagiarism will be strictly enforced.