Pair of ALCDSB students receive major scholarship

The ALCDSB is proud to have two Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients.

Nicholson Catholic College student, Andrew Chisholm is recognized for his blend of leadership, academic excellence, and character. A natural leader, Andrew served as a dedicated member of Nicholson’s student council for three years, where he consistently inspired his peers and spearheaded initiatives that brought lasting impact to his school community.

Andrew has maintained outstanding grades while pursuing a challenging course load in the International Baccalaureate program. In addition to his studies, Andrew competes at the highest level in athletics. As a high-performance athlete representing his country in international competitions, Andrew’s ability to balance rigorous training schedules and time away from school with academic success is a testament to his discipline, time management, and resilience.

Beyond his achievements, Andrew is known for his kindhearted nature, authenticity, and sincere commitment to helping others. Whether mentoring younger students, encouraging teammates, or supporting classmates, Andrew leads with humility and compassion.

Andrew Chisholm embodies the spirit of the Schulich Leader Scholarship — a driven, talented, and principled individual who will undoubtedly make meaningful contributions to his chosen field and community.

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 the 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 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.