The Abelard School is remarkably proud of graduating student Rathesh Balendran, who is one of only 50 students from a pool of 1,500 nominees nationwide to win a 2016 Schulich Leader award, the largest Canadian scholarship given to students entering a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) programme in university. Rathesh was granted the award in recognition of his extraordinary community service.
“We continue to invest in Canada’s most promising high school graduates. Ensuring our nation's competitiveness in the knowledge-based economy is an imperative,” says Schulich. “We take great prideknowing the Schulich Foundation is ensuring Canada’s top minds entering STEM disciplines will become the next generation of technology innovators.”
Schulich Leaders can devote their full time and attention to their studies, as all of their financial needs are covered over the course of their degree. Canada’s highest potential students are winning these scholarships and will make remarkable contributions to society.
