Students at the University of New Brunswick receive Canada’s largest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarship
Author: UNB Newsroom
Posted on Sep 26, 2025
Category: Press Releases
Universities announce their 2025 Schulich Leaders, winning $120,000 or $100,000 scholarships for undergraduate study.
Two students have been named The University of New Brunswick’s recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship.
Out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, more than 1,400 students were nominated, of which 100 received this celebrated award.
Lars Oehler is a recipient of the $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. A graduate of Sheldon-Williams Collegiate in Regina, Sask., Oehler enters the bachelor of science in engineering degree program this fall. Oehler was selected for his outstanding extracurricular achievements in leadership, including his time as president of his school’s student council, and for his academic achievements leading projects in innovation and space technology.
Gavin Huang is a recipient of the $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. A graduate of Fredericton Christian Academy in Fredericton, N.B., Huang enters the bachelor of computer science degree program this fall. Huang was selected for his outstanding extracurricular achievements, including the co-founding of robotics education institution STEMBlock, leadership in his school’s robotics program, and his mentorship of future STEM leaders.
“Schulich Leader Scholarships enable Canada’s top universities to attract and retain our exceptional STEM talent here at home, empowering them to become the innovators and entrepreneurs our country needs. When these scholars go on to drive prosperity and strengthen our economy, Canada must ensure the right economic conditions exist so they can build their promising futures here. Supporting their entrepreneurial ambition is essential for turning Canadian ingenuity into lasting national success,” says program founder Mr. Schulich.
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 entrepreneurial leadership and financial need.
About UNB
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is Canada's oldest English-language university, and New Brunswick’s only national comprehensive university. Founded in 1785, the multi-campus institution has a rich history as well as a dynamic focus on research, innovation, experiential learning and entrepreneurship. UNB welcomes more than 10,000 students from 100 countries to its campuses. With over 100 programs in 14 faculties, UNB helps students acquire the abilities needed to make an impact in their communities.
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The Schulich Foundation
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Dara Newton
Director of Canadian Operations
Schulich Leader Scholarships
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Photo caption (L-R): Lars Oehler and Gavin Huang