Write your answers to three questions about why a year at SMUS would be The Best School Year Ever. Get some advice on your entry.
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Complete and submit the entry form by December 1, 2025. Be sure to answer all of the questions and to include your two most recent report cards.
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We will notify semi-finalists on December 15, 2025 that they are moving on to the next stage of the contest.
Semi-Finalist Stage
Step 1:
Make your own video. In 2-3 minutes show us what makes you unique. Show us your passions and how you will make the most of the opportunity to live and study at St. Michaels University School.
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Share your finished video with us by January 12, 2026. You can upload it to the video platform of your choice or send us the file directly. We will include more details in the email sent to semi-finalists on how to submit your video.
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When you submit your video, your parents or guardians will also need to complete the official application to the school. We will send instructions to all semi-finalists explaining the process.
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We will notify finalists February 2, 2026 that they have won one of the four scholarships up to $80,000, and are moving on to the final stage of the contest which involves an interview in person at SMUS.
Only citizens of Canada (excluding Quebec) or the United States are eligible to enter. You must also be 13 or older at the time of entry and born between July 1, 2008 and December 1, 2012. For more information, please read the complete Terms and Conditions.
Step 1:
Visit SMUS in person with your parents for a tour, Q&A with past winners, and most importantly, an interview with the Admissions team.
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On or by March 31, 2026, the recipients of the grand prize (scholarships up to $80,000) and winners of the two $60,000 scholarships will be announced!
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In September 2026, your Best School Year Ever begins at SMUS!
From the rugby fields of St. Michaels University School to a national championship at the University of California, Berkeley, Toby Wu ’21’s journey has been shaped by discipline, resilience and growth. 🏉
At SMUS, he discovered not only a love of rugby, but the work ethic and mindset that carried him through injury, recovery and championship success. “I always feel like a big part of my success today is because of SMUS, I learned a lot, I grew a lot there, and it really prepared me for college and my working life.” His advice to current students is simple: show up, put in the work and remember that every day is a new opportunity to grow.
From Bolton House to life beyond the pitch, Toby’s story is a reminder that what you build here can take you far. ✨
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Middle School students finished their first week back baking and tasting the traditional "Galette" for the "La Fête des Rois!" (The Feast of Kings) 👑 Figurines were hidden in the cake/pie and whoever found it became the King or Queen for the day!
