University of Waterloo Schulich Leader Scholarships 2024-2025

Schulich Leader Scholarships are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Up to 100 scholarships are available annually, valued at $120,000 each for engineering programs and $100,000 each for science, technology, or math programs. 

Students must be nominated by their high school or Cégep in order to be considered for the scholarship. Each partner university may select from two to ten recipients, depending on the size of their Schulich Leader Nominee candidate pool.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 19, 2025
• Value$100,000 - $120,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Waterloo
• City to studyWaterloo
• School to studyUniversity of Waterloo
• Course to studySTEM
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Awards are valued at $100,000 over four years for students in science, technology, or math programs or $120,000 over four years for students in engineering programs

Requirements

• Open to students applying to eligible programs in the area science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
• Must be a Canadian citizen
• Must meet the following criteria:
  • academic excellence AND
  • entrepreneurial mindset (demonstrating 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.
• Candidates must be STEM innovators, not activists
• Not open to students pursuing studies/careers in medicine or medical research
• Must be nominated by high school or Cégep by January 29, 2025

Interview Dates and Process

Program:

Engineering→Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Systems Design Engineering; Software Engineering; Computing and Financial Management; Mathematics→Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) - Double Degree, Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) - Double Degree, Honours Mathematics, Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management, Computer Science, Mathematics/Business Administration; Science→Honours Science, Physical Sciences, Science and Business, Science and Aviation

Application Deadline

February 19, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Waterloo on schulichleaders.com to apply

For more details, visit University of Waterloo Schulich Leader Scholarships webpage