Seymour Schulich
What are Schulich Leader Scholarships?
Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. Up to one hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $100,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $80,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.
Each year:
300,000+
High School Candidates
1,500
Nominees
Up to 100
Scholarships
Partner Universities
University of Manitoba
McMaster University
Western University
Dalhousie University
York University
University of Ottawa
University of New Brunswick
University of British Columbia
University of Victoria
Université de Montréal
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
McGill University
Université Laval
University of Calgary
Memorial University
Queen's University
University of Alberta
Simon Fraser University
University of Saskatchewan
Distribution of scholarships
Up to 100 scholarships awarded annually across 20 partner universities.
Number and distribution of scholarships confirmed on or before March 1, 2021.
To view eligible STEM programs at a partner university, click on their logo.
Vision
Creating the next generation of technology innovators
Recognizing the increasing importance and impact that STEM disciplines have on the prosperity of future generations, businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich established this $100+ million scholarship fund in 2012 to encourage Canada’s best and brightest students to become Schulich Leader Scholars: the next generation of entrepreneurial minded, technology innovators.
Schulich Leaders can devote their full time and attention to their studies, as all of their financial needs are covered over the course of their Bachelor degree. As a result, many of our highest potential students are winning these scholarships and will make game-changing contributions to society.
“A hundred years from now, it will not matter what your bank account was, the sort of house you lived in, or the kind of car you drove, but the world may be different because you were important in the life of a young person.”
— Forest Witcraft
Recognition
The Schulich Leader Scholarship provides young Canadians from coast to coast to coast with the resources and opportunities to not only become Canadian leaders, but global leaders.
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper
Solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges will involve the STEM fields. I am pleased that in removing financial barriers to education, the generous Schulich Leader Scholarships enable some of the country’s brightest young minds to pursue their passions while having the freedom to fully take part in campus life. Supporting these scholars to be successful will undoubtedly benefit the economy and the world.
Dr. Donna Strickland
The superbly forward-looking Schulich Leader Scholarships Program elevates our nation’s competitiveness by supporting and launching highest-potential Canadian youth from a wide range of backgrounds.
Dr. Heather Munroe-Blum
Mr Schulich’s extraordinary vision, focus, and determination has transformed the landscape of Canadian Universities, the lives of young scholars, and our country
Honourable David R. Peterson
The Schulich Leaders Scholarships are a magnificent commitment by philanthropist Seymour Schulich to create opportunity for remarkably talented young people and advance Canada’s strengths and prospects in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
J Robert S Prichard, OC, OOnt, FRSC
