DCDSB students awarded with Schulich Leader scholarships

Congratulations to two Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) 2020 graduates awarded with Schulich Leader Scholarships. Adam Gurbin from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School was selected to receive a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study Engineering at the University of British Colombia; and Aaron D’Mello from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School was selected to receive an $80,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Toronto.

Given the unparalleled current disruption, there is a much greater need for students to get financial support in order to pursue their university education. This year, The Schulich Foundation has decided to award an additional 50 scholarships, for a total of 100.

“Schulich Leader Scholarships are the premiere STEM scholarship program in Canada and the world. With 100 outstanding students selected in Canada this year, it is all but guaranteed that this group will represent the best and brightest Canada has to offer. These future leaders 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 technology innovators,” says Mr. Schulich.

Congratulations to Adam and Aaron on this amazing achievement. We wish you all the best in your post-secondary studies.

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 this year, 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