Applications for the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize are now open

Westmount, Quebec – 17 March 2024: The Beaverbrook Vimy Prize (BVP) is a unique learning experience in Belgium and France, awarded to outstanding youth between 15-17 years of age. Through this 10-day experiential program, recipients from Canada, the United Kingdom, and France study the interwoven First and Second World War history of their respective countries. Through this immersive experience, recipients gain a unique, international perspective on the histories of the world wars and their impact.

This experiential program offers youth, ages 15 to 17 from Canada, the United Kingdom, and France, the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of those who shaped history. Scheduled for August 2024, the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize (BVP) includes daily visits to major First and Second World War sites in France and Belgium.

The deadline for applications is 16 April 2024. To apply, or to learn more, click here.