GYC 2026 Winners

 This scholarship has been established to honour Paul Pu, President of the Global Youth Challenge (GYC) and Director of The Erindale Academy, in recognition of his passion for and commitment to leadership and education. 

Two scholarships, each valued at approximately $2,500, will be awarded annually to students who rank among the GYC Top 16 and are entering their first-year of full-time studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science. Preference will be given to one student from the Erindale Academy and another student from any other school. Preference will also be given to international students.

Recipients will be selected based on a combination of academic excellence and demonstrated leadership. Evaluation will be based on the University of Toronto’s academic admission criteria, the student’s standing as a GYC Top 16 Winner, and a leadership evaluation rubric. Final selection will be made by the University of Toronto.

The University of Ottawa will provide a one-time $3,000 CAD entrance scholarship to up to four (4) of the top 25% of the winners of the GYC annual essay and speech competition.

The scholarship is valid only for students who enroll in undergraduate programs at University of Ottawa.

St. Clair College (SCC) will provide a $3,000 entrance scholarship to each of all top 25% winners of the GYC annual essay and speech competition.

The scholarship is valid only for students who enroll in academic programs at St. Clair College.

 Erindale Academy will award a $32,500 Entrance Scholarship for international students to one of the Top 16 Winners of the annual Global Youth Challenge (GYC) Essay and Speech Competition, and $3,000 Entrance Scholarships to three students among the Top 15% of all participants (open to both domestic and international students).

Scholarships are valid only for students who enroll as full-time students in academic programs at Erindale Academy.

The Top 16 finalists will receive Champion, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Awards.
The Top 25% of participants will earn a Certificate of Distinction, and all participants will receive a Certificate of Participation, recognizing their valuable contribution to the global dialogue on AI and responsible innovation. 

 More scholarships and awards will be announced gradually.