Schulich Leader Scholarships award 100 undergraduate scholarships across 20 partner universities annually in Canada
The University of Guelph is joining Schulich Leader Scholarships, Canada’s most prestigious science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) scholarship program, providing full tuition for entrepreneurial-minded students who demonstrate leadership, charisma and creativity, with strong consideration for financial need.
Nominated high school graduates planning to pursue an eligible STEM program at U of G will now be able to apply for a scholarship valued at $120,000 for an engineering degree, or $100,000 for a science, technology or math degree.
All eligible STEM programs can be found on the Schulich Leader Scholarships website.
Every high school in Canada can nominate one student per academic year to be in the running for the award. Nominations are accepted from September through Jan. 28, 2026. Nominated students must then submit an online scholarship application, due Feb. 18, 2026.
Each year, out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, more than 1,400 students are nominated, of which 100 receive this celebrated award.
Judy Schulich, president of The Schulich Foundation, expressed excitement about including U of G as a partner university in their flagship scholarship program.
“University of Guelph attracts some of Canada’s most competitive STEM students aspiring towards careers in tech, engineering, entrepreneurship and applied research. This scholarship will help recruit some of our nation’s top innovators to the University.”
Dr. Rene Van Acker, U of G president and vice-chancellor, says that joining Schulich Leader Scholarships reflects the University’s excellence in interdisciplinary education.
“Schulich Leader Scholarships recognize the very best of Canada’s future innovators,” says Van Acker. “Taking part in this prestigious program reflects the University of Guelph’s strength in STEM education and our commitment to developing entrepreneurial-minded, critical thinkers who see possibility where others see challenge. Students choose U of G because our interdisciplinary approach to learning builds on that mindset, empowering students to apply their knowledge and create solutions that improve life in Canada and beyond.”
Launched in fall 2011, Schulich Leader Scholarships support the next generation of technology innovators to elevate Canada’s competitiveness in the global market. In addition to the financial award, students join an elite network of more than 1,600 recipients who receive enrichment opportunities throughout the year.
For more information, visit the Schulich Leader Scholarships website.
About The Schulich Foundation
The philanthropy of The Schulich Foundation is focused on raising the standard of living for Canadians by supporting high-performing people with promise. The Schulich Foundation is one of Canada’s largest foundations, having committed over $500 million to philanthropic endeavours.
Seymour Schulich established and funded The Schulich Foundation. He holds Canada’s highest civilian award, the Order of Canada, and is among Canada’s greatest philanthropists. Having benefited greatly from a scholarship that enabled him to do his MBA, Mr. Schulich has built a well-earned reputation as a champion for education and access to education in Canada. The Schulich Foundation has endowed university faculties of business, engineering, medicine, law, education, music, chemistry, nursing and dentistry; libraries, dormitories, courtyards, medical health centers, lecture and music halls. Over 6,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students in Schulich Schools.
The Foundation’s flagship initiative is the $200 million Schulich Leader Scholarships program, spanning 20 universities across Canada, in support of entrepreneurial-minded students pursuing STEM education. Following the success of this program, $50 million was committed to create Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades at 12 colleges in Ontario.
