Ursuline College Chatham student Georgia Pitblado will be leading the way when she enters Western University’s engineering program this fall.
That’s because Pitblado has been awarded a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship – Canada’s largest undergraduate scholarship.
The high-achieving student was chosen by the school’s nomination committee for her outstanding academic and extra-curricular accomplishments and is the second UCC student to receive the prestigious scholarship.
“I’m beyond grateful and humbled to be named a Schulich leader,” said Pitblado in a media release. “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.”
St. Clair Catholic District School Board director of education Lisa Demers said Pitblado’s success is an inspiration to students across the district.
“From her excellence in the classroom to her leadership as a student trustee last year, she represents the very best of Catholic education,” Demers said. “We can’t wait to see what she does next.”
UCC principal Lisa Harnarine echoes Demers.
“Georgia has been an extraordinary part of life at UCC,” Harnarine stated. “Whether it was organizing events, mentoring peers, or leading by example, Georgia brought energy and purpose to all she did. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with her and know she’ll go on to accomplish amazing things.”
Schulich Leader Scholarships enable Canada’s top universities to attract and retain exceptional STEM talent here at home, the media release said, turning Canadian ingenuity into lasting national success.
