High school students get a taste for university life in Guelph, Ont.
Sixty Grade 10 and Grade 11 students from across the country are learning what it’s like to be a student at the University of Guelph.
Shad students arrive on campus in July
Saint Mary’s University welcomes its first cohort of high-school students to campus.
Shad2025 Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation of Saskatchewan! Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive impact as they […]
Shad2025 Entrance Scholarships for Indigenous Students Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarships for Indigenous Students! Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive impact as they use their passion for […]
National cohort of teen changemakers to tackle real-world challenges as part of Shad Laurier program
Laurier welcomes 64 youth for Shad 2025, sparking innovation through STEAM and entrepreneurship on campus and beyond.
Shad2025 Entrance Scholarship for Métis Nation within Alberta students provided by Rupertsland Institute
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarship for Métis Nation within Alberta students provided by Rupertsland Institute! Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive […]
Shad2025 Entrance Scholarships for Black Students Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarships for Black Students. Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive impact as they use their passion for […]
34 Surrey Schools students selected for summer university STEAM programs with Shad Canada
Thirty-four students from eight Surrey secondary schools will be spending a month at various universities across Canada this summer after being selected for programs with Shad Canada. Hosted in partnership with 20 Canadian universities, Shad Canada is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and entrepreneurship program for students in Grades 10 and 11 that offers an […]
From Maskwacis to the Ivy League: Shad Alum Devin Buffalo’s Journey in Indigenous Advocacy
When Devin Buffalo arrived at Shad’s McMaster University campus in the summer of 2010, it felt as though his ambitions had been validated. On his program application, he had expressed his desire to follow a career path that would allow him to advocate for his and other Indigenous communities, and his acceptance into the program […]
Townsend teen chosen to join national STEM program this summer
When Mya Esselment walks through the doors of Thompson Rivers University this June, she won’t just be arriving at a new campus – she’ll be stepping into one of Canada’s most prestigious enrichment programs for youth. The Grade 11 student at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Simcoe has been accepted into Shad Canada, a […]
Manitoulin Island student receives $70K scholarship
Alexandra Wilson-Zegil is one of 20 recipients from across Canada receiving up to $70,000 over four years for her post-secondary education through the TD Scholarship for Community Leadership program. Wilson-Zegil was chosen for the scholarship thanks to her work in bringing technology to youth and seniors on Manitoulin Island. The Grade 12 Manitoulin Secondary Student […]
We’re Not Short on Talent—We’re Short on Activation
Shad Canada doesn’t believe our country has a talent problem—we have an activation problem. And nowhere is that clearer than in the disconnect between the untapped potential of our youth and the country’s worsening productivity crisis. The economic warning lights are flashing red. According to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey released this week, Canada’s GDP […]