As the fall term begins for universities, a special group of first-year students is set to make a big impression on campus.
Winners of the Schulich Leaders Scholarship are among the best and brightest recent high school graduates, with both stellar grades and a dedication to community service that sets them apart.
“Waterloo is proud to welcome this year’s cohort of Schulich Leaders,” said Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo. “These gifted scholars are change-makers who have the potential to make a significant impact through innovation that will change the world for the better.
“Schulich Leaders bring a unique drive and ambition that closely aligns with Waterloo’s strategic goals.”
Through The Schulich Foundation, these prestigious entrance scholarships are awarded to 100 high school graduates enrolling in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate program at 20 partner universities in Canada.
Businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich established the $100+ million scholarship fund in 2012 in recognition of the increasing importance STEM disciplines will have on future prosperity.
The scholarships are valued at $80,000 and $100,000 and are awarded based on grades, extracurricular involvement and potential for innovative research and entrepreneurship.
Ten new Schulich Leaders will be attending Waterloo:
• Subha Azrin, Scarborough, ON
• Tudor Barsan, Oakville, ON
• Charlotte Alexandra Brown, Perth, ON
• Norman Chen, St. John’s, NL
• Maggie Liu, Maple, ON
• Krishna Patel, Edmonton, AB
• Ashwin Roperia, Brampton, ON
• Sarah Wilson, Waterloo, ON
• Michael Xu, Calgary, AB
• Jonathan Zhou, Calgary, AB
