Top 20 under 20™ applicants will meet the following eligibility requirements:

• A 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, 2012)
   
• 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)
   
• All nominations must include a letter of endorsement by a sponsor. The sponsor must speak to the applicant's role and innovative project.
   
• Top 20 Under 20™ is an individual award. Applications for a group is not permitted.
   
• Not a past recipient of the Top 20 Under 20™ Award