Canada’s most prestigious scholarships have tough application standards. But, for students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, community impact and academic brilliance, they can fund an entire university education and potentially lead to jobs. Here’s what a student needs to know about these big-money awards.

Value: $100,000 to $120,000

Deadline: February

The Schulich Leader Scholarship recognizes high school students with academic excellence who demonstrate leadership, charisma and creativity. Winners need to plan to study science, technology, engineering or math at one of 20 Canadian universities that have partnered with the Schulich Foundation.

To win this award, a student first needs to be nominated by their high school or CEGEP. Once nominated, the student completes an application, which includes an essay outlining why the student thinks they should win as well as a written submission of their achievements, where they see themselves in 10 years, and an optional essay to outline extenuating circumstances. Universities then review the nominees’ applications to select scholarship recipients.

It may seem like a lot, but the rewards to be gained are well worth the effort. There are 50 $120,000 awards available for students going into engineering, and another 50 $100,000........

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