Schulich Leader Scholarships are undergraduate entrance scholarships for students enrolling in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas of study at selected universities in Canada. The program’s founder, Seymour Schulich, a noted entrepreneur and philanthropist, believes that Canada’s future lies in leadership committed to science and technology.
The Schulich Leader Scholarships are intended to support and encourage young people's passions in scientific research and innovation. The scholarship program is administered by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. The selection of Schulich Leaders at McGill University is carried out by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.
McGill University Information
Founded in 1821, McGill University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Montréal (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Quebec. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec (Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Quebec), McGill University is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. McGill University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 198 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Canadian citizens and meet the following criteria:
- Graduate high school or CEGEP in the 2025/2026 academic year
- Academic excellence
- Entrepreneurial-minded (exhibiting leadership, charisma and creativity)
- Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need
- Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
- Technology
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
- Applied scientific research
Offered Benefits
Schulich Leader Scholarships in Engineering are valued at $120,000 total. Schulich Leaders in Engineering will receive annual payments of $30,000 over a period of four years if all renewal criteria are met.
Schulich Leader Scholarships in Science, Technology or Mathematics are valued at $100,000 total. Schulich Leaders in Science will receive annual payments of $25,000 over a period of four years if all renewal criteria are met. CEGEP students completing only three years of study in Science, Technology or Mathematics will receive the fourth and final payment upon program completion. CEGEP students may request a special provision to receive the 4th installment, along with the 2nd year installment, after successfully completing their first year.
Application Process
For more details, visit McGill University Scholarship webpage
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