An École Kelowna Secondary (KSS) student has earned a prestigious scholarship to help her pursue a career pathway in engineering.
Shaeyllan Beardmore has been selected to receive a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study engineering physics at the University of Calgary.
A graduate of KSS, Beardmore will be entering the UofC engineering physics program this fall.
Beardmore was nominated by KSS for her outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements over her years at the school.
A total of 100 scholarships have been awarded – 50 engineering scholarships valued at $120,000 each and 50 science, technology, or math scholarships valued at $100,000 each.
“We are delighted to honour Shaeyllan Beardmore as a Schulich Leader, part of a growing community of scholars across Canada. Their entrepreneurial drive will strengthen STEM innovation,” said Judy Schulich, president of the Schulich Foundation.
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the scholarship will allow me to not only focus on my studies, but also dedicate time to the things that truly matter to me,” added Beardmore.
“I look forward to joining engineering design teams and taking on personal projects with the goal of creating meaningful impact, whether through supporting sustainability efforts or contributing to my community through the work I love.”
Jim Strachan, Beardmore’s AP Physics teacher who supported her scholarship nomination, called Beardmore one of the standout students he has encountered in his 30+ years as an educator.
“She possesses the skills, attitude, and desire to excel in engineering,” said Strachan.
“From her initiative and leadership with the KSS Robotics Club to her graduating year, where she’s demonstrated superior knowledge in Advanced Physics and complemented it with a full AP course load, Shaeyllan has proven herself to be at the pinnacle of dedication and excellence in pursuing a path toward becoming a professional engineer.”
Schulich Leader Scholarships Canada was founded by businessman, philanthropist, and Order of Canada recipient Seymour Schulich, who established a $200 million scholarship fund in 2012 to encourage our best and brightest students to become the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators.