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University of Calgary students awarded largest
Canadian scholarship to study Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - September
08, 2015) - Tingting Yan and Manpreet Deol
have been named the University of
Calgary's recipients of the prestigious
Schulich Leader Scholarships.
Created in 2011 by Canadian business
leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich,
this annual scholarship program encourages
promising high school graduates to
embrace science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) in their future careers. This year, there were 1,250 Schulich Leader
Nominees from across Canada vying for these 50 new scholarships. Now in its fourth
year, 170 students from across the country are Schulich Leader Scholars, and have
received $11 million in support.
Tingting Yan, 17, is a recipient of the award valued at $60,000. A graduate of Sir
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Winston Churchill High School in Calgary AB, Yan is entering the Bachelor of Health
Sciences program this fall. Yan was selected for the outstanding leadership and
ingenuity that has led her to excel in many areas of her life. As a motivated self-starter,
Yan taught herself to play badminton by watching YouTube videos and went on to
become a provincial champion in the sport. She placed second in a national public
speaking championship and won a Royal Conservatory of Music provincial gold medal in
2014 for having the highest marks in Speech Arts and Drama. Her interest in medicine
inspired her to pursue volunteer opportunities at local hospitals. She won the Heritage
Youth Researcher Summer Scholarship and the prestigious Heritage Biomedical
Research Scholarship and is currently working on researching stroke rehabilitation at the
University of Calgary.
Manpreet Deol, 18, is a recipient of the scholarship valued at $80,000. A graduate of
York House School in Vancouver B.C., Deol is entering the Bachelor of Science in
Engineering program this fall. Deol's outstanding academic achievements and
involvement in STEM based initiatives along with her participation in the University of
Calgary's Shad Valley program, earned her the award. During Shad Valley, Deol helped
create a healthcare start-up company, by designing a wrist-worn medical device. She
has been repeatedly recognized in her school community for being a well-rounded
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"Fostering leadership in STEM fields is vital to Canada's economic prosperity," says
Seymour Schulich. "It is immensely important to invest in the next generation of
technology innovators as they develop and hone their minds and skills to contribute to
our national and global community. Every year, our mission is to support outstanding
students in pursuit of their dreams."
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About Schulich Leader Scholarships
Schulich Leader Scholarships are prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to high
school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
(STEM) undergraduate program at participating universities in Canada and Israel.
Recognizing the increasing importance and impact that STEM disciplines will have on
the prosperity of future generations, businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich
established this $100 million scholarship fund in 2012 to encourage our best and
brightest students to be the next pioneers of global scientific research and innovation.
This program awards 100 scholarships annually, valued at more than $5 million. Schulich
Leaders can devote their full time and attention to their studies, as all of their financial
needs are covered over the course of their degree. As a result, many of our highest
potential students are winning these scholarships and will make great contributions to
society.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most
enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of
Canada's top five research universities by 2016, where research and innovative teaching
go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead.
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This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which
translates as 'I will life up my eyes.'
For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. Stay up to day with University of Calgary news
headlines on Twitter @UCalgary. For details on faculties and how to reach experts go to
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For more information visit
www.schulichleaders.com
For media inquiries contact:
Shannon Thomas
Director, Marketing and Communications, Student & Enrolment Services (interim)
University of Calgary
shannon.thomas@ucalgary.ca
403-220-4717
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