Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Black Students
Congratulations to our 10 recipients of the Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Black Students: James Adelalu, Chimdindu Alison-Ukonu, Zina Akwiwu, Abdullah Ewesesan, Gabrielle Irumhekha, Oluwadumininu Laraiyetan, Eshi Omogbai, Sean Onwuzurike, Ranti Oyebode, and Anie Udofia. This scholarship is a step toward removing barriers that have historically limited Black representation in STEAM pathways and careers. Carrying forward […]
Summer science program connects high school students with AU STEAM expertise
Athabasca University (AU) and Shad Canada have offered the annual Shad Virtual program to hundreds of high-achieving high school students all across the country. The Shad program provides one month of online learning opportunities for high-achieving Grade 10 and 11 students focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) topics with an entrepreneurship component. Historically a place-based program, Shad has offered […]
Shad2026 Community Changemaker Scholarships
This year, 82 remarkable students are joining Shad 2026 with support from the Community Changemaker Scholarship, made possible by the McCall MacBain Foundation. The Foundation’s generous support is providing 20 full scholarships and 62 partial scholarships, helping talented students from across Canada take part in the Shad experience. Among this year’s recipients are Rashid Abu […]
Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad2026 Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students! These scholarships are one step towards removing barriers that have historically limited Indigenous representation in STEAM pathways and careers. They celebrate the power of community and Indigenous excellence, highlighting students with a vision and commitment for future community impact, honoring their responsibilities to […]
Sudbury’s AWYF partners with Shad Canada to expand leadership access for youth across Northern Ontario.
The Afro Women and Youth Foundation (AWYF) of Sudbury has announced that it has officially become a Friend of SHAD Canada partner. In a release, the AWYF said the development marks “an exciting milestone in the organization’s commitment to developing the next generation of youth leaders and expanding access to leadership opportunities across Northern Ontario.” The announcement […]
High schoolers from across Canada coming to U of A to gain hands-on STEAM experience
High school students from across Canada are visiting the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus this July to build their skills in STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The Shad Canada program is offering 80 Grade 10 and 11 students hands-on learning with real-world challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, energy and food security. This is the […]
Marymount Academy Student Heads to Prestigious SHAD Program Following Provincial Recognition for Youth Leadership
This summer, Marymount Academy student Adonia Dunwell will join some of Canada’s brightest young minds after being accepted into the prestigious SHAD program at York University. Running from July 5 to July 31, SHAD is a nationally recognized STEAM and entrepreneurship program that brings together high school students from across Canada for an immersive university experience. Participants […]
Charting a path to improve gender-affirming medical care and training across Canada
From advocating for gender-diverse communities to presenting their research on the state of gender-affirming plastic surgery, Shad 2019 alum and third-year medical student Solana Vellani-Husein (They/Them) shares just how meaningful community consultation is in the classroom. The first few years of medical school are all about building a base foundation of knowledge. It’s a weaving […]
Creating inclusive spaces after finding one at Shad
Edith René (She/They) reflects on her Shad experience and the moments that helped them expand their 2SLGBTQI+ advocacy and leadership. Going into Shad, Edith René (She/They) expected the lectures, the workshops, and the limitless learning. But they found out quickly that the month-long program was about much more than the unfolding of intricate topics and […]
14 Langley students selected for Shad Canada programs this summer
Fourteen students from across the Langley School District will be spending a month this summer at universities across the country after being selected for Shad Canada programs. Hosted in partnership with universities across the country, Shad Canada is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and entrepreneurship program for students in Grades 10 and […]
‘Go for it’: Timmins teen has busy summer planned
TIMMINS — A teen is spending her summer preparing for a future in engineering after receiving a full Indigenous scholarship to attend one of Canada’s leading youth innovation programs. Audrey Henderson, who will start Grade 12 at Timmins High and Vocational School this fall, has received a roughly $9,000 summer scholarship to join the Shad Canada […]
A healing journey: Shad alum and medical student driven to support Indigenous health
When a sports injury landed Victoria McMahon an extended hospital stay with two broken ankles, it set her on a journey of healing that extended beyond just her own. At the time, Victoria’s passions were soccer and volleyball. In Grade 9 at the time of her injury, she dreamed of a career in sports. But […]