Brilliant Young Girl Wins $100,000 Scholarship to 2 UK Universities, Set to Study Engineering
Maintaining an exceptional academic record with a near-perfect 99.6 percent average, Becca balanced her studies with three placements, including advanced math and science courses at Mac's physics engineering department.
Becca Barbera, a student at Cathedral High School in Canada, has been awarded the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship worth $100,000 to study Engineering at McMaster University and the University of New Brunswick in the UK.
The Schulich Leader Scholarship, renowned for supporting young academics entering STEM programs, will cover Becca's tuition fees and other expenses for four years. Becca expressed her gratitude and excitement, particularly choosing McMaster University due to its proximity and esteemed reputation in engineering research.
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Maintaining an exceptional academic record with a near-perfect 99.6 percent average, Becca balanced her studies with three placements, including advanced math and science courses at Mac's physics engineering department. She also conducted research on molecular dynamics and bioinformatics, earning recognition at regional and national science fairs.
Aside from her academic achievements, Becca demonstrated leadership and community involvement by founding a non-profit blog, mentoring Grade 9 students, and accumulating over 700 Christian service hours.
In addition to the Schulich scholarship, McMaster University awarded Becca four entrance engineering and research awards totaling $27,000.
Becca's remarkable accomplishments serve as an inspiration and showcase the potential of young talents in pursuing excellence in STEM fields.