Schulich (STEM) Leadership Scholarship

The Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) scholarships in Canada, with a value of up to $120,000 each.

Eligible Students must:

Graduate high school or cegep in the 2025/26 academic year.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Demonstrate academic excellence AND be entrepreneurial-minded (exhibiting leadership, charisma and creativity)
Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of 19 Canadian universities (see link below for more info).
Intend to pursue a career in:

Technology
Engineering
Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
Applied Scientific research

Note: Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.

The Schulich Leader Scholarship is NOT intended for students who:

Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal)
Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
Intend to pursue a career in academia (be a professor) or conduct theoretical research

Morden Collegiate can nominate ONE student to be considered for the Schulich Leader Scholarship each year.

Please see your guidance counsellor if you are interested in applying to ensure you meet the eligibly requirements - and to discuss the application process.

If you would like to be considered as the Morden Collegiate nominee, please fill out the form at:

Schulich Leader Scholarship 2026 application form

The application deadline is Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 4:00pm.