Schulich Leader Scholarships

Schulich Foundation

$120,000 for engineering or $100,000 for other STEM over four years. You must be nominated by your school. 100 awards a year at 20 universities.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$120,000

Next deadline

Jan 27, 2027

Level

CEGEP, High school

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Nomination by your secondary school (HS) or CEGEP
Application to one of 20 participating Canadian universities (each university has its own application process)
Demonstration of academic excellence + leadership + entrepreneurial intent in STEM
Financial need (if applicable — strong consideration given)

About this award

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. The 100 awards are split across 20 participating Canadian universities in two streams: engineering ($120,000 over four years) and 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.

Who qualifies

Open to graduating high school seniors (one nominee per Canadian secondary school; CEGEPs in Quebec may submit four). Must be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a STEM career in: (a) Technology, (b) Engineering, (c) Entrepreneurship and business enterprise, or (d) Applied scientific research. Strong consideration is given to students with financial need. Selection criteria: academic excellence, plus leadership, charisma, and creativity.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to CEGEP or high school students
Studying computer science, engineering, biological sciences, mathematics or applied science

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

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.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on January 27, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Is this award renewable?

Yes, this award is renewable for up to 4 years.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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