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Stories

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Grow

Chi Azuhnwi has long had a passion for computer programming. He’s spent time online building his skills and nurturing his innate digital talents …

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Compete

Brooklyn Ouellette has long been interested in her Indigenous roots. Her Grandpa had been the member of her family most deeply connected to that part …

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Inspire

From a young age, Rihanat Alawiye knew she wanted to pursue medicine, drawing inspiration from her mom who works as a pharmacist and demonstrates daily …

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Anya-figlarz

Confidence

Anya’s Shad experience at Laurentian deepened her love for language, science, and humanities, inspiring her to explore new post-secondary possibilities.

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Digital

This summer, Shad welcomed over 200 students from across Canada (and the world!) to the four digital campuses of our ShadAnywhere program…

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Natalie

Innovation

Natalie turned her passion for STEAM into Tech for Community, adapting toys for children with disabilities and fostering inclusion through innovation.

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Design-challenge

Sustainability

Shad participants developed innovative projects to empower Canadian youth in adopting affordable, reliable green energy solutions.

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Leadership

Nine Shad alumni are named 2024 Schulich Leaders, celebrating their outstanding achievements in STEM and leadership.

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Surgeon-general

Leadership

Brigadier-General Scott Malcolm shares leadership lessons, resilience, and the power of mentorship from Shad to Surgeon General.

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First-Robotics

Teamwork

Shads learn from The Hammerheads, a FIRST Robotics team, how universal design and teamwork drive impactful, accessible solutions.

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Sustainability

Shads embrace the 2024 Design Project, crafting bold solutions to bring affordable green energy into Canadian youth lives.

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21

Community

Shad celebrates Black student leaders who are shaping the future with passion, innovation, and community-driven excellence.

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Early Bird Advantage

Be among the first 650 students to submit your application before Nov. 3rd, 2025, and lock in your top choice campuses!
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memorial
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ontarioTech
redDeer
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Early Bird applies to the first 650 completed applications submitted by Nov 3, 11:59 PM (ET). Guarantee applies only if accepted into the program, and placement will be made at one of the applicant’s Top 10 campus choices. Shad reserves the right of final interpretation.