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🇨🇦 Canada — Various Canadian universities

Schulich Leader Scholarships

IELTS Requirement & Application Guide

Overall

6.5

Components

L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6

Level

UG

Deadline

November–February

Country

🇨🇦 Canada

Coverage

$100,000 for engineering students (over 4 years), $80,000 for science, technology, or math students (over 4 years)

About Schulich Leader Scholarships

The Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada's largest STEM scholarship programme, offering $100,000 for engineering students and $80,000 for science, technology, or mathematics students over four years. One student per participating Canadian university is nominated each year. The programme supports future leaders in STEM fields.

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IELTS Required

OverallLRWS
6.56666

Accepts: Academic / General

Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 86, Duolingo 115

Coverage

  • $100,000 for engineering students (over 4 years)
  • $80,000 for science, technology, or math students (over 4 years)

Tips for Meeting the Requirement

  1. 1.Schulich Leader requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component. While the IELTS threshold is moderate, the scholarship is extremely competitive — a higher score demonstrates stronger academic readiness.
  2. 2.Since this is a STEM scholarship, practice describing scientific processes and data in IELTS Writing Task 1. This skill directly translates to the academic communication required in STEM programmes.
  3. 3.Nominations open November–February. Your school must nominate you, so have your IELTS score ready before the nomination period begins. Take the test by October to be safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IELTS score do I need for the Schulich Leader Scholarship?
Schulich Leader Scholarships require IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. TOEFL iBT 86 and Duolingo 115 are also accepted at participating universities.
Does the Schulich Leader Scholarship accept TOEFL?
Yes, TOEFL iBT 86 and Duolingo 115 are accepted alternatives to IELTS. Requirements may vary slightly by the participating university, so confirm with your target institution.
Can I apply to the Schulich Leader Scholarship without IELTS?
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident studying in an English-medium school, you may not need IELTS. International students generally need to meet the English proficiency requirements of their chosen university.

आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्

भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।