ACCN x Shad Canada · Summer 2027
One summer. One full scholarship.
ACCN has partnered with Shad Canada to send one ACCN student to Shad 2027 on a full scholarship valued at $7,875, covering the full program fee. If you are an ACCN student in Grade 10 or 11 and love big ideas, this is your moment.
$7,875
Full scholarship value
4 weeks
July 4 to 30, 2027
Grade 10 & 11
Students eligible to apply
Nov 8
Early application deadline
What is Shad?
Shad is a one month residential summer program in STEAM and entrepreneurship, held every July on university campuses across Canada. Students live on campus, take on real problems in teams and learn from people who are building the future.
Shad alumni have gone on to become Rhodes Scholars, founders, researchers and leaders in fields from engineering to social impact.
What you’ll do
Two ways to take part
Shad offers an on campus program and a virtual program, and the ACCN scholarship covers the full fee for either one. If you’re not sure which fits your family, our team is happy to talk it through.
Live-in program
$7,875
Four weeks living in residence on a university campus, July 4 to 30, 2027.
Virtual program
$3,975
The Shad experience online, for students who can’t spend the summer away from home.
Hear from a Shad parent
Shad parent Flavienne Sagna-Layne talks about her family’s experience with Shad.
Who should apply?
The Shad Scholarship is for a student who:
How to apply
Apply to ACCN
Fill out our application form. It only takes a few minutes.
We review
Our team reviews your application and confirms your ACCN membership.
Get your Shad details
Once approved, we email you the Shad application link and everything you need to apply.
Apply to Shad
Submit your Shad application before the deadline. The selected student and their family then join a call with ACCN and Shad.
Key dates
Early application deadline
November 8, 2026
Final application deadline
January 6, 2027
Program dates
July 4 to 30, 2027
Tip: apply to ACCN early so we have time to review your application and send your Shad details before these deadlines.
Questions
The ACCN scholarship covers the full cost of the program for one student. Shad also offers financial assistance to other applicants, so every ACCN student is encouraged to apply.
Your Shad application still counts. Additional fee assistance may be available depending on program space and funding.
On partner university campuses across Canada. Students live in residence for the whole program.
Yes, anyone can apply to Shad, but to be considered for the ACCN scholarship you need to apply through ACCN first.
Reach our team through the Contact page and mention the Shad Scholarship.
Your summer starts with one application.
Start with our application form. Once we confirm your membership, we’ll send everything you need to apply to Shad 2027.
Offered in partnership with Shad Canada.