From a potato battery to Stockholm: Shad alum Moroti Adegboyega on building, giving back and championing youth innovation
The 2026 Stockholm Junior Water Prize winner from St. John’s, N.L., talks about building an AI-powered robot that removes plastic from water, the non-profit he launched after Shad, and why youth need more room to innovate.
Shad Canada’s Futures Day at UPEI inspires students with career discovery workshops
High school students from across the province gathered at the UPEI Performing Arts Centre on October 15 for Shad Canada’s Futures Day, an interactive event hosted by Shad Canada designed to spark curiosity, challenge perspectives, and connect youth with future educational and career pathways. “Shad Canada’s Futures Day opens doors to possibilities young people may […]
BrainSTEM Alliance – Shad 2026
BrainSTEM Alliance is building a network of ambassadors working toward a future where every person has the opportunity to be empowered by science, technology, engineering and math. Through our partnership, Shad awards three full scholarships to BrainSTEM Alliance participants each year. We caught up with two of our BrainSTEM Alliance Shad Scholarship recipients to hear […]
Finding Confidence, Community and New Possibilities Through Shad Canada
For Métis youth Natalie LaPrise, spending a month away from home at York University in Toronto was more than an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). It was a chance to discover what she was capable of. Through the support of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Government, Natalie participated in Shad Canada […]
Black Boys Code – Shad 2026
Black Boys Code is helping Black youth build the skills, confidence and experience they need to thrive in technology and the innovation economy. Through our partnership, Shad awards five full scholarships to Black Boys Code participants each year. We caught up with two of our Black Boys Code Shad Scholarship recipients to hear more about […]
Shad Alum Michael Deng’s Journey from Shad to Startup Success
Michael Deng always felt he had an entrepreneurial spirit. That instinct — to think strategically, with an eye to the future — is what drew him to Shad in the summer of 2012.
Shad students discover new possibilities at TRU
High school student Helena Bahramirad arrived at Thompson Rivers University in July, excited to spend a month on campus exploring her passion for astrophysics through Shad. Ten days into the immersive STEAM program, a cybersecurity workshop opened her mind to unexpected connections. “I’ve learned to embrace the discomfort,” said Bahramirad. “I thought, okay, let me […]
UNBC offers tuition credit to Shad UNBC participants
MEDIA RELEASE July 30, 2026 UNBC offers tuition credit to Shad UNBC participants The University of Northern British Columbia is collaborating with Shad Canada to inspire the next generation of Canadian innovators through a first-of-its-kind tuition credit for all 60 participants at Shad’s UNBC campus who pursue their undergraduate studies at UNBC. Prince George, B.C. […]
Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Otipemisiwak Métis youth in Alberta funded by Rupertsland Institute
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Otipemisiwak Métis youth in Alberta funded by Rupertsland Institute: Alexandra Carlson, Ainsley Fee, Drew Farry, Adrien Gignac, Julia Klassen, Mya Kirton, and Briar Logan. These scholarships, made possible through the support of Rupertsland Institute celebrate the accomplishments of Métis youth from diverse backgrounds. These awards […]
Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Canadian Youth
Congratulations to our recipient of the Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Canadian Youth: Shehreen Shafi. This scholarship is generously provided by financial contributions from Shad team members and is for students who demonstrate excellence in community leadership. It recognizes the genuine dreams and goals of young people who take initiative—whether through small steps or big ones—to […]
Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation—Saskatchewan
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation—Saskatchewan: Eli Bennett, Dawson Hamm, Natalie LaPrise, Eztli Racette, Dominic Skwernuik, and Adriene Soroka. These scholarships highlight students with community changemaker capabilities, those who are willing to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and overall excellence. Eli is […]
For One Month, StFX Is Home To 62 of Canada’s Most Driven High School Students
For the month of July, St. Francis Xavier University is home to 62 of Canada’s most motivated high school students. The Grade 10 and 11 students, selected through a competitive national process, have travelled from across the country to spend four weeks at StFX as part of Shad Canada, the nation’s longest-running STEAM (science, technology, […]