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Schulich Leader Scholarships

STEM scholarships of $100,000 (science, technology, math) or $120,000 (engineering). Each high school nominates one student by January 27, 2027.

Last checked October 4, 2026 against the official page

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What do I need to do?

Ask the school to nominate your child by January 27

Who acts
Your child's school
Preparation
Some preparation The student applies after the school nominates them
Eligible grades
Grade 12
Format
School nomination, then an online application with short answers, two essays, a one-minute video and two reference letters. Each university picks its own winners.
Cost
Free to apply.
Official site
schulichleaders.com

Key dates

  • ConfirmedDeadline for the school to submit its nomineeWed, January 27, 2027
  • ConfirmedNominee's application and reference letters dueWed, February 17, 2027
  • ConfirmedWinners confirmed by universities (March 8 – June 15)Tue, June 15, 2027

Confirmed official date · Expected based on last year · Not announced yet

What it is

Schulich Leader Scholarships are for graduating students going into science, technology, engineering or math at one of 20 partner universities, including UBC.

Engineering winners get $120,000 over four years and science, technology or math winners get $100,000. About 100 are given each year.

Each high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student. Schools that had a 2026 Schulich Leader can nominate two.

Students must be Canadian citizens. The program looks for entrepreneurial, leadership-minded students and gives strong weight to financial need. It does not consider students aiming for medicine or other health careers, academia, or activism-focused careers.

A good fit if: Grade 12 students heading into engineering, computer science, math or science who have led projects or started things.

How to register

  1. Your child can't apply alone. Tell the school counsellor in the fall that your child wants to be the school's nominee, and ask how the school chooses.
  2. The school submits its nominee by January 27, 2027. The nominee then gets a link to the application.
  3. The application and both reference letters are due February 17, 2027.

How to prepare

  • Check that the university program your child wants is on the eligible STEM list on the Schulich site.
  • Think of three top achievements and a project that shows initiative. These are what the short answers ask for.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 12.

Common questions

How do you get nominated for a Schulich Leader Scholarship?

Through your high school. Each school picks one nominee and submits them by January 27, 2027. Ask the counsellor early about how your school chooses.

How much is the Schulich Leader Scholarship?

$120,000 for engineering students and $100,000 for science, technology or math students, paid over four years.

What comes next

School application · School programs

Applying to BC universities in Grade 12 (UBC, SFU, UVic)

Grade 12 students apply to UBC, SFU and UVic through EducationPlannerBC from early October. UBC closes January 15, 2027 (December 1 for its major scholarships); SFU and UVic close January 31.

Grade 12Each university charges an…Significant preparation

Sources

Last checked October 4, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.