What would happen if young people never had the chance to start smoking at all?

Help BC Lung protect the next generation of youth by creating a video on why you want to live a smoke/vape-free life. You could win a $1000 scholarship!

We all know that smoking or vaping has negative effects on the body, mind, community and healthcare system. What would happen if young people could never buy commercial tobacco and vape products?

Create a video on why you want to live a smoke-free/vape-free life. Is it to live a long and healthy life? Is it to leave the next generation healthier than the last? Is it to ease the burden on an already stressed healthcare system? It’s up to you – unleash your creativity!

Check out our resources for important facts, details and ideas!

Grand Prize: $1000 Scholarship and $500 towards your school!

What You Need to Know

Grand Prize: $1000 Scholarship and $500 towards your school!

Open to students Grade 8 to 12, residing in British Columbia.

You can submit individually or as part of a team (up to 2 people). Your video should be at least 30 seconds, but no longer than 2 minutes.

Submission Deadline: May 25, 2025, 11:59pm

For more details, checkout the fine print below.

The Fine Print

1. Eligibility:

  • Age Range: Open to students grade 8 to 12
  • Location: Open to students from British Columbia
  • Individual or Team Entries: Students can submit individually or as part of a team (maximum of 2 people per team).

2. Submission Guidelines:

  • Video Length: 30 seconds to 2 minutes (excluding credits).
  • Video Format: Video submitted via Youtube link on our submission form
  • Language: The video must be in English or include English subtitles if in another language.
  • Submission Deadline: May 25, 2025
  • How to Submit: Submit your video via a Youtube link via the submission form. Include your full name, age, and a brief description of the message or idea behind your video in the submission form.

3. Judging Criteria:

  • Creativity: How unique and engaging is the video? Are you using creative storytelling, humor, or compelling visuals?
  • Message Clarity: How clearly does the video convey your message of why you want to live a smoke-free life?
  • Production Quality: The overall quality of the video, including sound, visuals, and editing.
  • Impact: How likely is it that the video will inspire other young people to make positive choices and avoid smoking or vaping?
  • Originality: The video should be 100% original and created by the student.

4. Prizes:

1st Place:

  • Grand Prize: $1000 scholarship towards the student, and $500 towards the student’s school
  • Your video featured on our website and social media pages.
  • Certificate of Achievement

2nd Place:

  • $250 scholarship towards the student
  • Your video featured on our website and social media pages.
  • Certificate of Achievement

5. Terms & Conditions:

  • Video Ownership: By submitting a video, participants agree that the BC Lung Foundation may use their video for promotional purposes, including on social media, websites, or at events. Full credits will be given.
  • Content Guidelines: Videos must not contain inappropriate language or visuals. No explicit content or smoking-related imagery.
  • Copyright: All videos must be original. Any copyrighted material (music, footage) used in the video must be properly licensed or free for commercial use.
  • Parental Consent: Students under 18 must have parental consent to participate in the contest and provide their contact information. Parental consent is provided via the submission form.

    • The BC Lung Foundation holds the right to all decisions regarding the contest.

Want to promote this at your school?

Download the poster or video assets here or email info@bclung.ca and we can send a materials package.

Questions? Email info@bclung.ca or call 1-800-665-5864