Each spring, the Fulbright Canada - Maple Leaf Student Exchange brings together high school students from across Canada and the Boston area for a week of academic, cultural, and community engagement. Sponsored by the Maple Leaf Foundation and administered by Fulbright Canada, this long-standing youth exchange program has, for nearly three decades, empowered hundreds of students to step outside their home communities and build meaningful cross-border connections.
In May 2025, students will again participate in immersive academic and cultural experiences. From museum and university visits to walking tours, classroom sessions, and baseball games, the exchange offers a dynamic blend of learning and discovery.
- May 4–10, 2025: Ten Canadian students and two chaperones will explore Boston’s rich history and vibrant academic landscape, including visits to Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Canadian Consulate, and Fenway Park for a Red Sox game.
- May 18–24, 2025: Ten American students and two chaperones will experience Ottawa’s national landmarks and museums, visit leading institutions such as Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, tour the U.S. Embassy, and attend a Titans baseball game.
The Fulbright Canada - Maple Leaf Student Exchange has provided a transformative experience for so many hard-working and deserving students. As 2024 chaperone Tim Harris remarked, “Travel and exchanging ideas with other people beyond your own community is enriching for our children. It opens us up to think about different possibilities for ourselves and builds important life skills.