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.
300,000+ High School Candidates
1,500 Nominees
Up to 100 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.
January 27, 2021
February 17, 2021
March 1 - June 15, 2021
“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 22nd Prime Minister of Canada
“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 Professor at University of Waterloo 2018 Nobel Laureate in Physics
“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 Chairperson, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), 16th Principal & Vice-Chancellor, McGill University