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Delburne School student, Eythan Young, is the recipient of a coveted Schulich Leader Scholarship, worth $120,000. The scholarship will help Young in his studies at the University of Alberta, starting in the fall of 2025.
“I was thrilled to even be selected as my school’s nominee,” says Young. “And then late one evening when I was at home, I got an email. I opened it and it said I will receive this scholarship. My Mom started jumping for joy! We were so excited. It was unbelievable!”
Candidates selected by their school can apply for the scholarship at specific universities. Young applied for the scholarship at both the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta, and he says he is elated that the U of A selected him.
He will study engineering. He hopes to enter the mechanical engineering program in the second year of his studies and then explore career options within the engineering field. He also hopes to participate in the U of A’s co-op program, allowing him to gain real world experience.
Schulich Leader Scholarships are focused on students who will take STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) studies in an undergraduate program in Canada. Each high school can only nominate one student for the award.
There are 1,500 nominees each year in Canada and that is narrowed to 100 scholarships given out to students who will each attend one of 20 partner universities. The criteria for the award includes academic excellence, leadership ability, and financial need.
In addition to receiving a Schulich Scholarship, Young is Delburne School’s valedictorian this year.
Principal Jocelyn Pennock says, “Eythan has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership and personal integrity throughout his high school career.” She says he is the founder and leader of the school’s 3D printing club, where he “inspires peers with his passion for innovation and problem solving.”
Pennock says, “Under Eythan’s leadership, the club has grown into a space where students explore new technologies, collaborate on projects, and develop critical thinking skills.” Additionally, she says he treats others with respect and compassion, and “Eythan exemplifies the character and leadership we hope to instill in all of our students.”
**With information provided by Chinook's Edge School Division
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