Resources for Black Students

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Developed by the Black Students’ Collective, this content aims to provide a list of resources, services, and activities that directly support Black students' academic development, student participation, and other student services for Black students.

If you have suggestions for additional resources that may support Black students at the º£½ÇÉçÇø, please contact wellness@ualberta.ca


º£½ÇÉçÇø Programs and Student Groups

Experiential Learning in Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ELITE) Program for Black Youth

The for Black Youth is a great opportunity for Black Youth (15 to 22 years old) to participate in hands-on learning and work-integrated training in science, engineering, and technology fields and in entrepreneurship.

Students are matched with a research professor, company in the industry, or government agency and work on a project during an 8 or 16 week PAID internship period! Interns receive entrepreneurship training and wellness coaching.

Contact information
Website:   or  (en français)
Email: elite@ualberta.ca 

Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program

The Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program is an interdisciplinary mentorship program for Black high school youths.  The program seeks to socially and economically empower Black youths to contribute meaningfully to society. Students enrolled in the program will attend workshops, improve their academic skills, gain practical and/or research experience and be exposed to student and/or faculty mentors in either individual or group format.

Contact Information
Website: Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program  
Email: bymp@ualberta.ca

Black Students Association