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.
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When is the Application Deadline:
Two-stage deadline:
- High School Nomination Deadline: January 28, 2026
- Student Scholarship Application Deadline: February 18, 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s largest and most prestigious undergraduate STEM scholarships. The program awards 100 full undergraduate scholarships each year across 20 top Canadian universities.
For 2026, the University of Guelph has officially joined the program, giving students a new world-class institution to study engineering, science, technology, and mathematics.
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The scholarship targets entrepreneurial, innovative, and high-impact young leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, creativity, charisma, and financial need.
Over 350,000 students are eligible annually, but only 100 receive the award, making it one of the most competitive scholarships in Canada.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligible STEM programs at the University of Guelph include:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science / Data Analytics
- Mathematics
- Biological & Physical Sciences
- Any STEM-related degree approved by the Schulich Foundation
Full list available on the Schulich Leader Scholarships website.
Type:
- Fully funded undergraduate STEM scholarship
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be nominated by their high school
- Be graduating from a Canadian high school (international students in Canadian schools are eligible)
- Be entering an eligible STEM degree at the University of Guelph
- Demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation
- Show significant financial need
How Are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Academic excellence
- Leadership and entrepreneurial mindset
- Innovative thinking
- Community involvement
- Creativity and charisma
- Financial need
From 1,400+ nominees, only 100 are awarded.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Students graduating from Canadian high schools
(International students studying in Canada also qualify.)
Where will the Award be Taken?
- University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
How Many Awards?
- 100 scholarships across Canada
- University of Guelph will award a selected number (usually 2 per university—one for engineering and one for science/technology/math).
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Engineering Degrees
- $120,000 CAD
(Disbursed over 4 years)
Science, Technology & Mathematics Degrees
- $100,000 CAD
(Disbursed over 4 years)
Additional benefits:
- Access to an elite network of 1,600+ Schulich Leaders
- Leadership, mentorship & innovation opportunities
- Exclusive recognition as one of Canada’s top STEM innovators
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Four years (duration of the undergraduate degree), subject to maintaining academic eligibility.
How to Apply:
Step 1 — Be Nominated
Your high school must nominate you between September 2025 – January 28, 2026.
Each school can nominate only one student per year.
Step 2 — Submit Scholarship Application
Nominated students must complete the official online application by February 18, 2026, including:
- Personal essays
- Academic records
- Evidence of leadership & innovation
- Community involvement
- Personal statement
Direct applications without nomination are NOT accepted.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details
Application & details: https://news.uoguelph.ca/2025/11/u-of-g-joins-canadas-largest-stem-scholarship-program/
