Specialist High Skills Major Award at Lakehead University 2026

The Province of Ontario created the specialist high skills major (SHSM) program to help meet the needs, interests, and strengths of all students, engaging them in learning and better preparing them for graduation and beyond.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 15, 2026
• Value$500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorLakehead University
• City to studyThunder Bay
• School to studyLakehead University
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Up to $500 (payable in 1st year)

Requirements

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Must be a Grade 12 high school student completing one of the following Specialist High Skills Majors: Arts & Culture; Business; Environment; Health & Wellness; Mining; Sports; **NEW FOR 2026 FALL** Justice, Community Safety, & Emergency services; Non-profit, Education, & Childcare
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Based on full-time registration in an undergraduate program for the upcoming academic year

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Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Click here to complete your Specialist High Skills Major Award Application. Please use your Lakehead University username and password to access this application.

To apply, visit Lakehead University Scholarship webpage