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The Schulich Foundation and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto are honoured to announce the first cohort of Schulich
Scholarships recipients!


We are proud to recognize this exceptional group of students for their academic excellence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit.



MEET THE 2026 SCHULICH SCHOLARS

JACOB BRAGG

JACOB BRAGG
Science, McMaster University


Fun Fact: With a strong interest in science and building effective networks, Jacob plans to create a business that will provide treatments for serious medical conditions.

MAX FERSHTEIN

MAX FERSHTEIN
Applied Sciences, Simon Fraser University


Fun Fact: Max has a deep passion for mechatronics, robotics, and RC aviation and aims to innovate at the intersection of hardware and software.

SOPHIA GRAY

SOPHIA GRAY
Computing, Queen’s University


Fun Fact: Sophia has a strong passion for coding, STEM, and leadership and she hopes to run her own technology venture and use technology as a learning tool to help children.

TEDDY HENDLER

TEDDY HENDLER
Engineering, Queen’s University


Fun Fact:  Teddy aspires to become an engineer and technology entrepreneur, and hopes to leverage STEM, leadership, and business skills to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges.

JOSHUA KELLERSTEIN

JOSHUA KELLERSTEIN
Engineering, Queen’s University


Fun Fact: Josh is passionate about aviation and hopes to use his computer engineering degree to develop technology that advances Canada, Israel, and the Jewish community.

TALI MOYAL

TALI MOYAL
Engineering, McGill University


Fun Fact: Tali aims to use her STEM degree to help create spaces that foster creativity, promote collaboration, and encourage diverse perspectives.

GREGORY OVIS

GREGORY OVIS
Computing and Financial Management, University of Waterloo


Fun Fact: Greg plans to use his passion for coding and entrepreneurship to run his own technology company that solves meaningful problems.

DAVID TARANDACH TABATSCHNIC

DAVID TARANDACH TABATSCHNIC
Engineering, University of Toronto


Fun Fact: David aspires to work in the embedded systems field in the robotics industry, and is always looking for new challenges, meaningful experiences, and opportunities to connect with others.

ELI TEMES

ELI TEMES
Engineering, Queen’s University


Fun Fact: Eli hopes to use engineering to help develop technological innovations that improve the lives of people affected by neurological disorders.

RON TISMENESTSKI

RON TISMENETSKI
Computer Science, Western University


Fun Fact: Ron developed his first fully functioning website from scratch in Grade 10 and aspires to use his computer science degree to lead his own technology company.

LEYA TZURKOV

LEYA TZURKOV
Science, Queen’s University


Fun Fact: Leya plans to pursue a career in science, contributing to innovative research that advances new interventions while continuing to make an impact through her leadership and community involvement.



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The Schulich Scholarships support entrepreneurial-minded Jewish high school graduates pursuing undergraduate STEM degrees at 20 Canadian universities.


Scholars receive up to $120,000 in multi-year financial support, complemented by world-class leadership development, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and access to a powerful national network of exceptional peers.


Scholarships are funded by The Schulich Foundation and co-administered by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.


Eligibility

  • Graduating high school or cégep in Canada in the upcoming academic year

  • Canadian citizen

  • Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need

  • Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset exhibiting leadership, creativity, and charisma

  • Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:

    • Technology

    • Engineering

    • Entrepreneurship and business enterprise

    • Applied scientific research


  • Admitted into an eligible STEM program* at one of 20 partner universities:

    • University of Toronto; University of Waterloo; McGill University; McMaster University; University of British Columbia; University of Alberta; University of Calgary; Dalhousie University ; University of Ottawa; Queen’s University; York University; Western University; University of Victoria; Simon Fraser University; University of Manitoba; University of New Brunswick; University of Saskatchewan; Memorial University of Newfoundland; University of Guelph; Université de Montréal


*Eligible STEM programs for Schulich Scholarships will mirror the eligible programs at 20 participating universities in the Schulich Leader Scholarships program.


Applications Open Fall 2026


To learn more about the application process and to be notified when applications open,
please complete the form below.

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