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 1,300 students were nominated, of which 100 received this celebrated award.
Universities announce their 2026 Schulich Leaders, winning $120,000 or $100,000 scholarships for undergraduate study.
"As we celebrate 15 years of Schulich Leaders, we are proud to have supported more than 1,000 exceptional Canadian students pursuing STEM degrees at our country's top universities. Schulich Leader Scholarships help attract and retain outstanding talent, empowering the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. By supporting their ambition and creating the conditions for them to succeed, we can ensure their innovations drive Canada's future prosperity," says Judy Schulich, President of The Schulich Foundation.
Fiona Le is a recipient of the $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. A graduate of Colonel Gray High School in Charlottetown, P.E.I., Le will be entering the bachelor of science in engineering degree program this fall. Le was selected for her entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to creating meaningful impact through engineering.
Allison Hannah is a recipient of the $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. A graduate of Fredericton High School in Fredericton, N.B., Hannah will be entering the bachelor of science degree program this fall. Hannah was selected for her leadership, innovative mindset, and demonstrated passion for advancing clean-energy innovation in Canada.
About Schulich Leader Scholarships Canada
Recognizing the increasing importance and impact that STEM disciplines 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 and United Jewish Appeal, 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 The University of New Brunswick
Established in 1785, the University of New Brunswick is Canada's longest-standing English-language university and New Brunswick's only national comprehensive institution. Located on the unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land, UNB's Fredericton and Saint John campuses welcome nearly 10,000 students from over 100 countries, offering a world-class education across more than 250 innovative programs, certificates and diplomas. UNB is New Brunswick's sponsored research leader, advancing knowledge in areas including energy, health, environment and security. Together, UNB is transforming communities and helping shape a more just, equitable and inclusive world.
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