Students at The University of New Brunswick receive Canada’s largest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarship
Author: UNB Newsroom
Posted on Aug 29, 2024
Category: Press Releases
Universities announce their 2024 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 whom 100 received this celebrated award.
Jacob Ledoux is a recipient of the $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. A graduate of Oromocto High School in Oromocto, N.B., Ledoux will be entering the bachelor of science in engineering program on UNB’s Fredericton campus this fall. Ledoux was selected for his outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements, including his volunteer efforts as a lab assistant and tutor and his extensive work in the area of 3D printing. Ledoux was a STEM mentor with Brilliant Labs and his life-sized, 3D printed humanoid robot won awards for innovation.
Benjamin Bilsky is a recipient of the $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. A graduate of St. Stephen High School in St. Stephen, N.B., Bilsky will be entering the bachelor of computer science program this fall on UNB’s Fredericton campus. Bilsky’s outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements include self-taught skills in coding, a Unobskey Scholarship to the prestigious five-week summer session at the Phillips Academy in Massachusetts, and volunteer efforts with technology camps at his school.
“We are proud to celebrate the continued success of Schulich Leader Scholarships, the premiere STEM scholarship program in Canada. This group of outstanding students will represent the best and brightest Canada has to offer and will make great contributions to society, both on a national and global scale. With their university expenses covered, they can focus their time on their studies, research projects, extracurriculars, and entrepreneurial ventures. They are the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators,” 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 $100+ 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 on academic excellence in STEM, entrepreneurial leadership and financial need.
For more information visit: schulichleaders.com
About the University of New Brunswick
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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