Schulich Scholarships

What are Schulich Leader Scholarships?

Launched in 2012, Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships.

One hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Fifty are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships.

Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.

Schulich Leaders are entrepreneurial-minded students looking to pursue technology, innovation, engineering or scientific research.

Schulich Leader Scholarships are awarded to high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada, including McMaster. Engineering scholarships are valued at $120,000.

Learn more on the Schulich Leaders website

Students looking at laptop in the JHE Lobby

Social connection and mentorship

The Schulich Leaders at McMaster are a tight-knit bunch! They organize amazing socials throughout the year (including a learn to curl event as an example), volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House together and even get the chance to have lunch with the Faculty of Engineering and Science Deans.

All social events happen with both the Engineering & Science winners across the years! In addition, mentorship is an incredible initiative taken by the upper-year students to support the incoming students.

Schulich socials

Frequently asked questions

If selected as a winner, what are the requirements to receive and keep the scholarship?

In order to receive this scholarship, you first must accept McMaster’s offer of admission to the Faculty of Engineering by the admission deadline. You’ll also have to enrol in 24 units or more for the upcoming academic year.

In order to retain the scholarship, you must remain enrolled in an eligible program in the Faculty of Engineering in 24 units or more in subsequent years.

What are the restrictions for what the scholarship money can be spent on? If the full $120,000 is not spent, what happens to the remaining amount?

Students are allocated $30,000 each year directly to their personal bank accounts. This money is deposited by July 31 each year provided the student meets renewal requirements. The student will have full discretion on how this money is spent but they are responsible for paying their own student accounts (tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, bookstore charges, fines etc.).