Shad Canada selects 34 Surrey teens for its national STEAM program, giving them a chance to study innovation and entrepreneurship at top universities.
34 Surrey Teens Selected for Shad Canada Summer Program
Thirty-four high school students from Surrey have earned spots in Shad Canada’s prestigious summer program, where they’ll spend a month immersed in STEAM and entrepreneurship studies on university campuses across the country.
Opportunity Through National Selection
Chosen from a competitive pool of over 1,700 applicants nationwide, the 34 Surrey students represent eight local high schools. The program, offered by Shad Canada, is known for identifying youth with high academic standing, creativity, leadership, and community involvement.
Living and Learning on Campus
Participants will live at top Canadian universities throughout July, attending lectures, labs, design challenges, and mentorship sessions. The program emphasizes real-world problem solving in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—collectively known as STEAM.
Focus on Future Innovators
Shad Canada aims to foster future innovators and leaders by offering students exposure to university life, advanced research environments, and peer collaboration. The organization describes the experience as “transformational” for young minds interested in solving complex global issues.
Local Schools Celebrate Student Achievement
Surrey Schools released the full list of honorees, praising their achievements. Elgin Park Secondary students David Duan, Oliver Guo, and Amanda Liu were selected, alongside students from Fleetwood Park, Fraser Heights, Grandview Heights, Guildford Park, École Kwantlen Park, Queen Elizabeth, and Semiahmoo Secondary.
Broad Representation Across Surrey
The selected students reflect the diversity and academic excellence within Surrey’s school district. Among the other honorees: Gloria Xiong, Nelson Hua, Sonia Chen, Rawan Almasri, Tanish Shah, Hiya Sharma, Aarush Aggarwal, Amy Wu, and Crina Zhu.
Investing in Canada’s Youth
By supporting youth through programs like Shad, Surrey and Canadian institutions are helping develop the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Many past Shad participants have gone on to create startups, pursue research careers, and earn top academic honors.
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