- young person who has demonstrated significant amounts of Innovation, Leadership and Achievements in their life, school, community, province or country
- Under the age of 20 (as of December 31, 2013)
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status
- Desire to pursue some form of education or training, whether that be Canadian secondary, post-secondary or training education (high school or equivalent, CEGEP, GED, college, university, training or apprenticeship programs)
http://www.top20under20.ca/en/Apply/HowToApply.htm