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 displaying an entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrating 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, and applied scientific research.

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

Visit the Schulich Leader Scholarships website for more information.

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 

 

Computer Science

Honours Specialization in Computer Science

Honours Specialization in Information Systems

Specialization in Computer Science

Major in Computer Science 

 

Integrated Science

Honours Specialization Integrated Science with Astrophysics

Honours Specialization Integrated Science with Chemistry

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 Data Science

Honours Specialization in Mathematics

Specialization in Mathematics

Major in Applied Mathematics

Major in Data Science

Major in Mathematics

 

Physics and Astronomy

Honours Specialization in Physics

Major in Physics

Major in Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods

Specialization in Physics

 

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

 

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

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

 

2026 Key Program Dates

  • High School nomination deadline: January 28, 2026
  • Student scholarship application deadline: February 18, 2026
  • Universities make offers: March 7-June 15, 2026

Meet Past Recipients

Meet the 2025 recipients