For one month, StFX is home to 62 of Canada's most driven high school students

For the month of July, St. Francis Xavier University is home to 62 of Canada's most motivated high school students.

The Grade 10 and 11 students, selected through a competitive national process, have travelled from across the country to spend four weeks at StFX as part of Shad Canada, the nation's longest-running STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and entrepreneurship program. From July 5-31, the high school students are living on campus and are experiencing university life while tackling real-world challenges, learning alongside faculty and industry mentors, and developing skills needed to help shape Canada's future.

"We have something truly special here at StFX—academic excellence, hands-on learning, and a strong sense of community. Hosting Shad Canada gives us the opportunity to share that with exceptional students from around the country,” says Dr. Joe Apaloo, Dean of Science and Chair of the Shad-StFX Advisory Group.