Press Releases

University of Regina to host Grade 10 and 11 students from across the country through new partnership with Shad Canada

Thanks to a partnership agreement with Shad Canada, the University of Regina will see top Canadian high school students participate in a month-long summer study program focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), ...

Saint Mary’s University to welcome young scholars as new Shad Canada partner

High school students from across Canada can now apply for a distinct summer academic experience at Saint Mary’s University thanks to a new partnership with Shad Canada. As a Shad campus, Saint Mary’s will host ...

U of G Partners with Shad Canada, Creates ‘University Simulation’ for High Schoolers

A select group of high school students will get their first taste of a university experience early, thanks to a new summer program at the University of Guelph.  U of G is partnering with Shad Canada, ...

In the News

U of G to entertain prospective students as part of summer Shad program

A program will give prospective university students a taste of what campus life would be like. The University of Guelph is partnering with Shad Canada for a new summer program that will cover STEAM (science, ...

Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship recipient wants to be a ‘force for good’

Three years ago, Folasewa (Sewa) Ofurune and her family left the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, and settled in the quiet, close-knit town of Sussex, New Brunswick. The transition was a significant change - Lagos, ...

‘Inspiring’ scholarship winners to share stories at CFUW event

CFUW Orillia is pleased to announce its first meeting of the 2024-2025 year, featuring three speakers who have all been awarded scholarships through the CFUW Orillia Scholarship Program. The event will take place on Sept. 24 at 7 ...

Stories

Shad Alum shares how her summer at Shad’s bilingual Laurentian University campus grew her confidence and opened her eyes to new post-secondary possibilities

As a native Quebecois, Anya Figlarz-Grassino finds the daily din of the French language being spoken all around her both beautiful and comforting. For her, the French language represents the cultural vibe of the Montreal ...

Meet Bayo Awe, Shad2024 Alum and Recipient of Shad’s Black Boys Code Scholarship

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself.I am very passionate about technology and its boundless potential to be a force for good. My journey through STEAM has been powered by insatiable curiosity and a serious ...

Shad Alum Gabriella Kadiri shares insights from her Shad Unplugged experience

Q: How did you find the Shad Unplugged experience?When first coming to Shad Unplugged, I assumed that I would freak and become a bit panicked to not have my phone with me. But in reality, I ...

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