Established in 2012 by Seymour Schulich and last revised in March 2021. Awarded on the basis of leadership, charisma, and creativity to entrepreneurial-minded students entering first year of Schulich eligible Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics degree programs (STEM) at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. Strong consideration will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. The award is renewable for three years provided the student maintains full time enrolment status in an eligible STEM degree plan. Applications are submitted according to the process defined by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total value | $120,000 (Bachelor of Applied Science) $100,000 (Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Computing (Honours)) |
| Program of study | Engineering ProgramsStephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
*Excluding admission, progression or transfer to Civil Engineer (QEV). Exceptional applications from Civil Engineering may be considered on a case-by-case basis.  
Science & Math ProgramsFaculty of Arts and Science
*Excluding admission, progression or transfer into Astrophysics, Biology, Biochemistry, Kinesiology and Health Studies, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, and Psychology after year 1.
School of Computing
*Excluding progression or transfer into Biomedical Computing and Cognitive Science after year 1. |
| Criteria |
Note: Schulich Leader nominees applying to Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's are asked to submit a Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Financial Aid and Awards Profile, by February 15, to enable Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's to assess their financial need |
| High school grades | Variable |
| Duration | Renewable for 3 subsequent years (4 years total) provided the student maintains full time enrolment status in an eligible STEM degree plan and meets the renewal conditions as per their award offer letter |
| Annual value | $30,000 (Bachelor of Applied Science) $25,000 (Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Computing (Honours)) |
| Number available | One hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. |
Applications are submitted according to the process defined by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.
High schools are permitted to nominate one Schulich Leader nominee (CEGEPS may nominate up to four students each).
Deadline
- High school nominations must be submitted by January 27, 2027
- Schulich Leader nominees must submit their application by February 17, 2027
- Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s to review applications: March 8 - June 15, 2027