Schulich Leader Scholarships

• $120,000 for engineering ($30,000 per academic year)
• $100,000 for science, technology or math ($25,000 per academic year)
• 100 scholarships per year across 20 partner universities
• Paid by the university directly to the student each year; deferral up to one academic year subject to university policy

• January 27, 2027: school submits nominee
• February 17, 2027: nominee's application and reference letters due
• March 8 to June 15, 2027: universities make offers

1. Speak with the school guidance counsellor; the school submits the nominee by January 27, 2027.
2. Nominees receive an emailed link to the online application.
3. Complete the application and submit by February 17, 2027.
4. Referees receive an online reference form after submission.

• Two reference letters (one page or less each)
• Universities of interest
• Top three achievements (50 words each) and 10-year career aspiration (50 words)
• Three 250-word essays (passion, entrepreneurial mindset, a meaningful risk) and an optional essay on extenuating circumstances
• One-minute video
• Up-to-date transcript or academic report
• Headshot

Each partner university chooses its recipients. Nominees may apply only at partner universities where they have applied or intend to apply, with the admission application completed by March 1. A student may receive offers from more than one university.