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15 June, 2026

Schulich Leader Scholarships

We are proud to announce the 15th cohort of Schulich Leaders, recipients of Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarship.

Chosen from a national pool of more than 350,000 graduating high school students, more than 1,300 nominees were put forward by their schools, with 100 outstanding students earning this year’s scholarship.

Recipients pursuing an engineering degree will receive $120,000, while those studying science, technology or mathematics will receive $100,000 to attend one of our 20 partner universities across Canada.

Schulich Leader Scholarships help Canada’s leading universities identify and support exceptional STEM students with the potential to become tomorrow’s innovators, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. As these scholars develop groundbreaking ideas and create new opportunities, it is important that Canada continues to foster an environment where talent can thrive,” says Judy Schulich, President, The Schulich Foundation.

The 2026 Schulich Leader scholarship recipients are:

First Name Last Name University High School/Cegep: City Province
Joseph Fay Dalhousie University Sackville High School Sackville Nova Scotia
Chinazam Igwe Dalhousie University Harrison Trimble High School Moncton New Brunswick
Danylo Berezovskyi McGill University Collège Miles Macdonell Collegiate Winnipeg Manitoba
Salma Elzayat McGill University Ecole Notre Dame High School Bonnyville Alberta
Mateo Jarquin McGill University Champlain Regional College – Lennoxville Sherbrooke Quebec
Odysseas Stefanakis McGill University William Aberhart HS Calgary Alberta
Brent Suter McGill University Dawson College Montreal Quebec
Aljoscha Ziegler McGill University Dawson College Montreal Quebec
Tristan Barkman McMaster University Canadian Virtual School Brampton Ontario
Gabriel Beghetto McMaster University Chaminade College School Toronto Ontario
Isabel Berena-Mojica McMaster University Harbord Collegiate Institute Toronto Ontario
Naomi Georges McMaster University Cardinal Carter S.S. Leamington Ontario
Arpan Khera McMaster University North Park Collegiate-Vocational School Brantford Ontario
Ceci Martens McMaster University Parry Sound High School Parry Sound Ontario
Kevin Peluchon de la Garza McMaster University Bishop Tonnos Catholic S.S. Ancaster Ontario
Flora Sonneveld McMaster University Bayside S.S. Belleville Ontario
Wynona Teologo McMaster University St. Mary’s Academy Winnipeg Manitoba
Victor Wybenga McMaster University St. John Henry Newman Stoney Creek Ontario
Noshin Khan Memorial University of Newfoundland Waterford Valley High St. John’s Newfoundland
Gavin Sala Memorial University of Newfoundland Prince of Wales Collegiate St. John’s Newfoundland
Ryan Davis Queen’s University Notre Dame Catholic High School Carleton Place Ontario
Kaylee Gagné Queen’s University École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais Ottawa Ontario
Adrien Grégoire Queen’s University Porter Creek S.S. Whitehorse Yukon
Lincoln Ho Queen’s University Pinetree S.S. Coquitlam British Columbia
Jessie Li Queen’s University Ce?gep Heritage College Gatineau Quebec
Damen Marinakis Queen’s University Frances Kelsey Secondary School Mill Bay British Columbia
India Newell Queen’s University Windsor Secondary North Vancouver British Columbia
Shiv Patel Queen’s University Mississauga S.S. Mississauga Ontario
Zane Radawiec Queen’s University Mark. R. Isfeld S.S. Courtenay British Columbia
Sarah Rose Queen’s University École secondaire Marc-Garneau Trenton Ontario
Mya Periard Simon Fraser University Ecole Secondaire Lacombe Composite H.S. Lacombe Alberta
Sarah Ye Simon Fraser University Fleetwood Park S.S. Surrey British Columbia
Camille Houle Université de Montréal Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe Saint-Hyacinthe Quebec
Leonardo Lasheras Guterres Université de Montréal Collégial international Sainte-Anne Lachine Quebec
Chloe Ge University of Alberta Dr. Anne Anderson School Edmonton Alberta
Josh Kirsch University of Alberta Jasper Place High School Edmonton Alberta
Kristy Murangwa University of Alberta École Alexandre-Taché St. Albert Alberta
Kalyx Perea University of Alberta J.H. Picard School Edmonton Alberta
Henock Seife University of Alberta STEM Innovation Academy High School Calgary Alberta
Siddhi Singh University of Alberta Westwood Community High School Fort McMurray Alberta
Akash Anand University of British Columbia Webber Academy Calgary Alberta
Nolan Calderwood University of British Columbia Kelowna Christian School Kelowna British Columbia
Alisa Chen University of British Columbia Victoria Park Collegiate Institute Toronto Ontario
Rowan Fehr University of British Columbia Campobello Island Consolidated School Wilson’s Beach New Brunswick
Vuk Tacic University of British Columbia Byrne Creek Secondary Burnaby British Columbia
Michelle Xie University of British Columbia Kitsilano Secondary Vancouver British Columbia
Shaey Beardmore University of Calgary Kelowna Secondary School Kelowna British Columbia
Magdalene Goward University of Calgary Heritage Christian Online School Kelowna British Columbia
Girish Nischal University of Calgary Maples MET School Winnipeg Manitoba
Abigail Plumb University of Calgary Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Foothills Alberta
Abir Raiyan University of Calgary Balfour Collegiate Regina Saskatchewan
Lillian Zhang University of Calgary Western Canada High School Calgary Alberta
Aryan Thakur University of Guelph Southwood S.S. Cambridge Ontario
Matteo Volpini University of Guelph Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School Grimsby Ontario
Toby Hathout Willard University of Manitoba Exchange Met School Winnipeg Manitoba
Daniel Mejia University of Manitoba St. Maurice School Winnipeg Manitoba
Allie Hannah University of New Brunswick Fredericton High School Fredericton New Brunswick
Fiona Le University of New Brunswick Colonel Gray Senior H.S. Charlottetown Prince Edward Island
Will Lane University of Ottawa Mount Pearl Senior High Mount Pearl Newfoundland
Alex McCully University of Ottawa South Colchester Academy Brookfield Nova Scotia
Matthew Craddock University of Saskatchewan St. Michael Catholic High School Kemptville Ontario
Clarenz Portades University of Saskatchewan Bishop James Mahoney H.S. Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Chizara Anyanwu University of Toronto Pembina Trails Collegiate Winnipeg Manitoba
Daniella Chernov University of Toronto Orangeville Districy H.S. Orangeville Ontario
Aahan Ghode University of Toronto Iroquois Ridge High School Oakville Ontario
Shanzeh Haji University of Toronto Bayview Secondary School Richmond Hill Ontario
Daniel Irumhekha University of Toronto King’s Christian Collegiate Oakville Ontario
Drake Jordan University of Toronto Walter Murray Collegiate Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Farhad Sadig University of Toronto St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School Aurora Ontario
John Wang University of Toronto Dr. GW Williams S.S. Aurora Ontario
Matthew Weinstein University of Toronto Westmount Collegiate Institute Vaughan Ontario
Drake Wiggins-Martignago University of Toronto Meadowridge School Maple Ridge British Columbia
Maya Walton University of Victoria Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Lethbridge Alberta
Jason Zhang University of Victoria Mount Douglas Secondary Victoria British Columbia
Melind Bhroat University of Waterloo Collège Miles Macdonell Collegiate Winnipeg Manitoba
Anna Denisova University of Waterloo Academie Ste Cecile International School Windsor Ontario
Angela Ho University of Waterloo Earl Haig Secondary North York Ontario
Kaumudi Jeevendra University of Waterloo Father Leo J. Austin C.S.S. Whitby Ontario
Shiza Khan University of Waterloo St. John’s College Brantford Ontario
Jerry Li University of Waterloo Marc Garneau C.I. Toronto Ontario
Onna Okeke University of Waterloo St. Anne?s School Aurora Ontario
Noah Robinson University of Waterloo Walnut Grove Secondary School Langley British Columbia
Bill Xu University of Waterloo Marianopolis College Westmount Quebec
Sophia Xu University of Waterloo St. Francis Xavier S.S. Mississauga Ontario
Will Clark Western University I.E. Weldon S.S. Lindsay Ontario
Esha Gill Western University Kincardine District Secondary School Kincardine Ontario
Brooklynn Gonyea Western University Bill Crothers S.S. Unionville Ontario
Lina Hout Western University Westminster Secondary School London Ontario
Matthias Lodewyk Western University Great Lakes Christian H.S. Beamsville Ontario
Jimmy McLaren Western University Georgian Bay District Secondary School Midland Ontario
Angelo Placido Western University Regina Mundi Catholic College London Ontario
Autumn Wright Western University Arnprior District H.S. Arnprior Ontario
Ava Yeung Western University Holy Trinity School Richmond Hill Ontario
Lenny Yu Western University John Knox Christian School Secondary Campus (JKCS-S) New Westminster British Columbia
Shaheryar Ahmed York University G.L. Roberts Collegiate Oshawa Ontario
Evelina Demcov York University St. Anne Catholic Academy North York Ontario
Taylean Johnson York University St. John Henry Newman Catholic High School Toronto Ontario
Christian Menezes York University Henry Street H.S. Whitby Ontario
Nathaniel Moodie York University Stephen Lewis Secondary School Vaughan Ontario
Zackery Nudelman York University Everest Academy Vaughan Ontario


About Schulich Leader Scholarships Canada

Recognizing the increasing importance and impact that STEM disciplines will have on the prosperity of future generations, businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich established this $200 million scholarship fund in 2012 to encourage our best and brightest students to become Schulich Leader Scholars: the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators.

Through The Schulich Foundation, these prestigious entrance scholarships are awarded to 100 high school graduates enrolling in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) undergraduate program at 20 partner universities in Canada. Every high school in Canada can submit one Schulich Leader Nominee per academic year based on academic excellence in STEM, entrepreneurial leadership, and financial need.

About The Schulich Foundation

The philanthropy of The Schulich Foundation, led by President Judy Schulich, 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 at McGill University, 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.