Schulich Leader Scholarships

Western is proud to be one of the 20 participating university partners of one of the largest and most prestigious scholarship programs, the Schulich Leader Scholarship program.

With this partnership, Western is in support of students pursuing their dreams to become the next global pioneers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic excellence and leadership, charisma, and creativity. Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.

Applicants should be entrepreneurial minded, and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following areas: Technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise, applied scientific research.

$120,000 to a student pursuing an Engineering degree
$100,000 to a student pursuing a Science, Technology, or Mathematics degree

List of Eligible STEM Programs at Western University

Faculty of Science - BScH (4 years); BSc (4 years)

Chemistry

Honours Specialization in Chemistry

Major in Chemistry

Specialization in Chemistry

Minor in Chemistry

Minor in Advanced Chemistry

Computer Science

Honours Specialization in Computer Science

Honours Specialization in Information Systems

Specialization in Computer Science

Major in Computer Science

Minor in Computer Science

Minor in Game Development

Minor in Software Engineering

Earth Sciences

Major in Geology

Major in Geophysics

Minor in Geophysics

Minor in Geology

Minor in Planetary Science and Space Exploration

Integrated Science

Honours Specialization Integrated Science with Astrophysics

Honours Specialization Integrated Science with Chemistry

Honours Specialization Integrated Science with Earth Sciences

Honours Specialization Integrated Science with Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Honours Specialization Integrated Science with Physics

Mathematics

Honours Specialization in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Honours Specialization in Mathematics

Specialization in Mathematics

Major in Applied Mathematics

Major in Mathematics

Physics and Astronomy

Honours Specialization in Physics

Honours Specialization in Astrophysics

Major in Physics

Major in Astrophysics

Major in Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods

Specialization in Physics

Specialization in Astrophysics

Minor in Physics

Minor in Advanced Physics

Minor in Conceptual Astronomy

Minor in Astrophysics

Statistical and Actuarial Science

Honours Specialization in Data Science

Honours Specialization in Statistics

Honours Specialization in Financial Modelling

Major in Financial Modelling

Major in Applied Statistics

Major in Data Science

Minor in Applied Financial Modelling

Minor in Applied Statistics

Minor in Data Science

Faculty of Engineering - BESc (4 years)

Chemical Engineering

General Chemical Engineering Option

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering with International Development

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering Program

Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering

Computer Engineering Program

Software Engineering Program

Artificial Intelligence Systems

Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Delivered Jointly by All Departments

Integrated Engineering Program

2025 Key Program Dates

High School nomination deadline: January 29, 2025
Student scholarship application deadline: February 19, 2025
Universities make offers: March 7-June 16, 2025

Meet our 2024 Schulich Leader Scholarship Recipients

Jayabhishek Chaudhary

Western welcomes 10 recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships:

https://news.westernu.ca/2024/09/schulich-leaders-scholarships-western/

Meet past Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients who studied or are studying at Western

Aimee Petrea Chiripuci

Christian Goff

Andréa Jackson

Shaelagh Stephan (Note: Shaelagh has decided to defer attending Western until 2022)

Mandric Sittaro

Daniel Weppler

Xander Chin

Brent Davison

Eric Hout

Holly Morton

Marianna Speranza

Tina Xu

Visit the Schulich Leader Scholarships website for more information.

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