Lassonde welcomes Schulich Leader this fall

Kyra McLellan has been awarded the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship which she will use to study space engineering at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering this fall.

The teen was one of 25 high school graduates across Canada who received the $80,000 scholarship for students entering an undergraduate program in engineering.

The scholarship, which was created by Canadian business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich in 2011, provides funding at 20 universities across Canada. It provides scholarships of $80,000 to 25 undergraduate students enrolled in engineering, and scholarships of $60,000 to 25 undergraduates pursuing a non-engineering degree in science, technology or mathematics.

Canadian high schools submit nominees who show their academic excellence, leadership in school and community life, and entrepreneurial talent. Universities then review nominees that apply to their schools and select the recipients.

Nominations for the 2016 scholarships will be accepted starting in September 2015.

McLellan achieved a gold (90 percent and above) academic level standing in Grade 10 through 12 at Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate. In addition to her academic success, she plays an active role in school activities such as school council and fundraising and participates in several extra-curricular pursuits including dance, violin, teaching and more. The up-and-coming engineer has also enhanced her space exploration education by purchasing an 8-inch Orion Dobsonian Telescope.

McLellan was one of 50 recipients selected from this year’s record-breaking 1,250 nominees.

Lassonde is now home to three Schulich Leaders including Betty Seifu, Kristen McIntosh and now Kyra McLellan.

via YFile