Wavemakers Completion Certificate

To earn your Wavemakers Completion Certificate, you must:

  • Attend at least 4/9 Wavemakers sessions, including a minimum of 2 mentor group sessions (S2, S4, S6)

  • Contribute to the group project (demonstrated through project workbook exercises, team member/mentor feedback and the final project presentation)

  • Ensure your final project is submitted and your name is included

  • Complete both the Entry and Exit surveys 

Wavemakers Digital Credentials

How You Earn Your Wavemakers Digital Credentials

Wavemakers awards digital credentials to recognize the Future-Proof Capabilities you strengthened during the program.

How it works:

  • Throughout the program, you complete short self-assessments in your entry survey, midpoint survey, and exit survey.

  • Your digital credentials are based on the capabilities where you showed the most meaningful growth.

  • A maximum of 3 credentials can be awarded per student.

  • Credentials are issued after you complete the program.

  • Digital Credentials earned through active participation and demonstrating key capabilities.

Wavemakers Digital Credentials

  • Active Problem Solving: Identify issues, brainstorm solutions, choose the best option, take action, and evaluate outcomes.

  • Communication: Listen actively, express ideas confidently, show respect, empathize with diverse perspectives, and respond appropriately.

  • Critical Thinking Skills: Observe, stay curious, and approach problems systematically.

  • Initiative: Act proactively, seek knowledge independently, persevere through challenges, and seize opportunities others might overlook.

  • Innovation: Develop and implement new ideas to solve persistent problems and enhance efficiency.

  • Leadership: Influence and motivate others to work towards a common goal.

  • Resilience: Handle stress, adversity, and uncertainty with strength.

  • Social & Emotional Learning: Manage emotions, set positive goals, show empathy, build relationships, and make responsible decisions.

  • Systems Thinking: Understand the bigger picture, exploring interconnections and perspectives to assess relationships.

  • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively towards a shared goal.

  • Team Commendation: Awarded to Wavemakers student teams that demonstrated exceptional collaboration and professionalism during their team project, because how a team works together is just as important as what they create. Teams may earn this commendation by consistently excelling in at least two of the following areas:

    • Collaboration: Making decisions together and ensuring every member’s voice was heard.

    • Innovation: Generating multiple ideas before selecting a final solution.

    • Adaptability: Adjusting plans based on new information or constructive feedback.

    • Inclusive Communication: Communicating in ways that respect and support the diverse needs of all team members.

Wavemakers Scholarship

Wavemakers students have the opportunity to win a scholarship. Eligibility requirements apply.

Visit the Financial Support & Scholarship page for the specific rules and guidelines around eligibility.