Schulich Leader Scholarships · National
Schulich Leader Scholarships
About this award
Canada's largest STEM scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Engineering: $120,000 / Tech, entrepreneurship, applied science: $100,000 — over four years. 100 scholarships per year across 20 Canadian universities. Nominated by your high school.
The Schulich Leader Scholarships is Canada's largest STEM scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. Established in 2011 by businessman Seymour Schulich's $100M gift (now $200M endowment, co-administered by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto), the program awards 100 scholarships annually in Canada totalling $11M CAD. Each of 20 participating Canadian universities selects two recipients per year — one in engineering ($120,000 over four years) and one in technology, entrepreneurship/applied science, or other STEM ($100,000 over four years). Nominees must be put forward by their secondary school (one per HS, four per CEGEP). Selection emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, charisma, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- High School, Cegep — study level
- Studying computer-science, engineering, biological-sciences, mathematics, applied-science — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
You cannot apply directly — you must be nominated by your high school (one nominee per Canadian HS, four per Quebec CEGEP).
Talk to your guidance counsellor in your senior year about being put forward.
Selection considers leadership, charisma, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset, not just grades.
Strong consideration goes to financial need.
Once nominated, you apply to participating universities directly; each university selects two students from its applicant pool.