This page covers who can apply for the Schulich Leader Scholarships, when it closes, a timeline to work back from, and tips for applying. For the full official details + apply link, see the Schulich Leader Scholarships detail page.
Quick facts
- Award: $120,000
- Offered by: Schulich Foundation
- Deadline (2026 cycle): Jan 27
- Renewable: Yes — up to 4 years
- Scope: Across Canada
- Level: CEGEP, High school
Eligibility checklist
- Education level: CEGEP and high school
- Fields of study: computer-science, engineering, biological-sciences
Application timeline (work backwards from deadline)
- 8 weeks before deadline: Read the award's official page from top to bottom. Write down the exact eligibility wording and every document they ask for.
- 6 weeks before: Gather the documents the application asks for. Our listing of this award names no reference letter and no essay, so check the award's official page for exactly what it wants this year.
- 2 weeks before: First full review. Cross-check every requirement is met.
- 7 days before published deadline: Submit. Treat the published date as a hard 7-day buffer — documents arrive late, portals lag.
A specific tip for the Schulich Leader Scholarships
- 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.
Common mistakes that cost applicants the Schulich Leader Scholarships
- Applying without reading the award's official page word for word.
- Missing the application deadline by treating it as a soft target instead of a hard cutoff.
- Treating the eligibility minimum as the competitive bar — it's the entry floor.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Schulich Leader Scholarships?
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. Schulich Foundation can change the rules from one year to the next, so check their page before you apply.
When is the Schulich Leader Scholarships application deadline for 2026?
Jan 27. Aim to have everything in a week early: transcripts and other documents often take longer to arrive than expected.
How much is the Schulich Leader Scholarships worth?
$100,000–$120,000 over four years. Check this year's amount on the award's official page before you count on it.
What mistakes should I avoid when applying for the Schulich Leader Scholarships?
Applying without reading the award's official page word for word. Also avoid missing the application deadline by treating it as a soft target instead of a hard cutoff.
Is the Schulich Leader Scholarships renewable?
Yes, for up to 4 years. Schulich Foundation sets the conditions for keeping it each year, so check them before you accept.
Ready to apply? View the full Schulich Leader Scholarships detail page for the official eligibility text, application URL, and recurring deadlines. Browse all 500+ Canadian scholarships, grants & loans to layer this award with other funding.