Schulich Leader Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Deadline
- November–February
Last verified: 2026-03
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.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 86, Duolingo 115
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Schulich 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.
- 2Since 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.
- 3Nominations 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.
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