Schulich leader scholarships are the most coveted undergraduate scholarships in Canada.
These scholarships are available each year to exceptional high school leavers. And the 2021 Schulich leader scholarship application is now open.
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Value of this award
Schulich leader scholarships are valued at $100,000 for engineering field and $80,000 for science and mathematics field.
Can I know more about Schulich leader scholarships?
i. These scholarships are provided by the Schulich Foundation, Canada.
ii. Schulich leader scholarships are awarded to students who want to study for an undergraduate degree in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
iii. Up to 100 scholarships are awarded each year through the Schulich leader scholarship program.
iv. More importantly, this scholarship is most suited for entrepreneurial-minded high school leavers to study in Canada.
v. While applicants can complete an application, every Canadian high school nominates one graduating high school student to apply for the scholarship.
v. Applicants of this scholarship should be willing to study at one of the partner universities below.
Which are Schulich leader scholarship partner universities?
Schulich leader scholarship can only be taken at the universities below.
- University of Alberta.
- Simon Fraser University.
- McMaster University.
- University of Calgary.
- University of Victoria.
- McGill University.
- Western University.
- University of Ottawa.
- The University of British Columbia.
- University of Waterloo.
- York University.
- Memorial University.
- Université Laval.
- University of New Brunswick.
- University of Saskatchewan.
- University of Manitoba.
- University of Toronto.
- Dalhousie University.
- Queen’s University.
- Université de Montreal.
Which programs are covered?
All Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) undergraduate courses at any of the partner universities above are eligible for funding.
Which Nationalities are eligible?
1. Canadian citizen.
2. Canadian permanent resident.
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Who’s eligible?
To be considered for a Schulich leader scholarship, you must:
1. Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
2. Be a graduating high school student or Cégep in Canada in the 2020/2021 academic year.
3. Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM course at one of the partner universities.
4. Be entrepreneurial minded and intend to pursue a career in one of the following areas:
- Engineering;
- Scientific Research;
- Technology;
- Entrepreneurship and business enterprise.
5. Meet the following criteria:
- Academic excellence;
- Leadership, creativity, and charisma.
Who’s NOT eligible?
Therefore, students who want to go into medical sciences, politics, or become a professor are not eligible for Schulich leader scholarships.
How do I apply?
The first step to applying for Schulich leader scholarship is by high school nomination.
So applicants are to first be nominated by their high school. Every high school in Canada can nominate a graduating high school student.
The Schulich leader scholarship nomination form requires:
- Name and contact information of your high school.
- Name and contact information of your high school’s nominee.
When’s the deadline for nomination?
Graduating high school students must be nominated latest 27 January, 2021.
Applying for Schulich leader scholarships
Once or if nominated, you’ll receive a link by email (submitted during nomination) to complete Schulich leader online scholarship application form.
The online scholarship application include:
1. The universities you desire to attend.
2. Your top three achievements (academic or other).
Not more than 50 words per achievement.
3. An essay explaining why you should win this scholarship (not more than 600 words).
4. Short answer to the question: where do you see yourself in 10 years? (not more than 50 words).
5. Two (2) reference letters (1-page each). Make sure to include contact information for verification.
6. Copy of detailed academic transcript or report.
7. Headshot profile photo for publicity.
Also, its important that you meet the entry requirement of a partner university you select as universities are responsible for selecting Schulich leader scholarship applicants.
Deadline
Closing date to apply for Schulich leader scholarship is 17 February, 2021.
When will I learn of a decision?
Successful candidates for this scholarship will be notified and announced between 1 March – 15 June, 2021. For full terms and conditions, please refer to their website.
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