Category: External Scholarships (Page 1 of 2)

Criteria

Student must be planning to study science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at one of the 20 Canadian partner universities next September and possess two of the following:  (i) outstanding community, and/or entrepreneurial leadership, (ii) academic excellence, and alternatively,(iii) financial need.  Not  for students planning a career as a medical practitioner or researcher – this scholarship is geared towards the entrepreneurially-minded student. Note: the school can select only ONE nominee.

Value

Up to 100 awards. Roughly half the awards are valued @ $120,000 for engineering scholarships and the other half is $80,000 for science and math scholarships.

Due Date

In order to be considered for the school’s nomination, you must complete and submit requirements outlined in the “Procedure” section below by MONDAY, January 12th to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or room 2121 or by email at dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca.

• January 12: Submit your nomination package to Ms Mihic by PDF or to Ms. Mihic if in paper
• January 15th-ish: nominee to be informed
• January 28th: Ms. Mihic to submit nomination to Schulich Foundation
• Feb 16: selected nominee to submit their package and video upload to Schulich.

Procedure

Please make sure all documents are in the following order. If emailing, combine all documents into a single .pdf rather than in multiple documents.

1. An updated resume.
2. 50-words each describing your top 3 achievements (academic or other).
3. 50-word answer to cinvey your career aspirations 10 years from now.
4. A 250-word essay describing what you’re passionate about.
5. A 250-word essay discussing how you demonstrate an entrepeneurial mindset (including leadership, charisma, and creativity).
6. A 250-wor essay highlighting what makes you an ideal candidate for this award.
7. A 250-word optional essay to discuss any additional information, including extenuating circumstances.
8. Two letters of support from references (at least one academic). THESE CAN EMAILED TO Ms. Mihic DIRECTLY FROM THE REFEREE.
   Contact information for two Referees who will upload reference letters in support of the nomination
   • Note: Referees will receive an email to an online reference request form after the nominee submits their completed scholarship application. All letters of reference and scholarship applications must be completed and received by the February 18, 2026 deadline.
9. Current transcript that include your Term 1 marks.
10. As well, make sure you have your Student Profile completed. Your package will not be considered if one is not filled out. You can access it here: Burnaby North Scholarship Profile Graduating in 2026 – Fill out form

Note: you will also need to submit a one-minute video upload and headshot profile image to Schulich (though it will not be part of the nomination process).

The successful nominee will be notified by the school in mid- January.

Note: if selected, there will be time for the nominee to “tidy up” all supporting documents before formal submission by February 16, 2026. The school needs to submit its nominee to the organization by January 28th.

https://schulichleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-poster-English.pdf