Schulich Leader Scholarships 2027

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. 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 $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 7, 2027
• Value$120,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSchulich Leader
• Course to studySTEM
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• $120,000 scholarships are designated for students pursuing an engineering degree, and $100,000 scholarships are designated for students pursuing a science, technology or math degree.

Requirements

Student eligibility criteria:

• Graduating high school or cégep in Canada in the 2026/2027 academic year
• Canadian citizen
• Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of the partner universities

Meet the following criteria

1. Entrepreneurial-minded (exhibiting leadership, charisma, and creativity)
2. Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need
3. Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
   • Technology
   • Engineering
   • Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
   • Applied scientific research
4. Academic excellence is implied for acceptance into university

Schulich Leader Scholarships is NOT considering students who:

• Focus on activism (environmental/political/social)
• Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
• Intend to pursue a career in academia or conduct theoretical research

Nomination deadline is January 27, 2027

Selection Process

• January 27, 2027 - High school submits nominee
• February 17, 2027 - Nominee submits scholarship application
• March 8 - June 15, 2027 - Universities make offers

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

The application process to become a Schulich Leader and receive the scholarship is as follows:

1. High school / cégep publicizes this opportunity to their student body
2. High school / cégep selects one student to be their Schulich Leader Nominee (cégeps may select up to four Nominees)
3. Nominee completes a separate Schulich Leader scholarship application
4. Universities review applications and select their scholarship recipients

All applications are submitted electronically. The link to access the nomination form is only available upon request by the high school / cégep. To request the link email [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Schulich Leader Scholarships webpage.