An Ursuline College Chatham (UCC) student has been awarded Canada’s largest undergraduate scholarship.
Georgia Pitblado was selected to receive a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study Engineering at Western University beginning this Fall.
Pitblado was selected by the school’s nomination committee for her outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements.
“I’m beyond grateful and humbled to be named a Schulich Leader,” said Pitblado. “This scholarship opens doors I never dreamed possible and gives me the chance to pursue engineering with the support and encouragement of an incredible national network. I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned so far and apply it to challenges that can help shape our future.”
Pitblado is UCC’s second Schulich Leader Scholarship recipient.
“We are so proud of Georgia and all she has accomplished,” said St. Clair Catholic District School Board Director of Education Lisa Demers. “From her excellence in the classroom to her leadership as a student trustee last year, she represents the very best of Catholic education. Georgia’s success is an inspiration to students across St. Clair Catholic, and we can’t wait to see what she does next.”
UCC Principal Lisa Harnarine said Pitblado has been an extraordinary part of life at the school, excelling academically while contributing immensely to student life through leadership, service, and passion.
Schulich Leader Scholarships enable Canada’s top universities to attract and retain exceptional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics talent, empowering them to become the innovators and entrepreneurs our country needs, said program founder Seymour Schulich.
"When these scholars go on to drive prosperity and strengthen our economy, Canada must ensure the right economic conditions exist so they can build their promising futures here. Supporting their entrepreneurial ambition is essential for turning Canadian ingenuity into lasting national success,” said Schulich.