How to enter
Step 1:
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.
Step 2:
Complete and submit the entry form by November 30, 2026. Be sure to answer all of the questions and to include your two most recent report cards.
Step 3:
We will notify semi-finalists on December 14, 2026 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.
Step 2:
Share your finished video with us by January 11, 2027. 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.
Step 3:
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.
Step 4:
We will notify finalists February 1, 2027 that they are moving on to the final stage of the contest which involves an interview with the SMUS Admissions team.
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, 2009 and December 1, 2013. For more information, please read the complete Terms and Conditions.
Step 1:
During February of 2027, the finalists and their parents/guardians will take part in an interview with the SMUS Admissions team.
Step 2:
On or by March 1, 2027, the recipients of the grand prize (scholarships up to $85,000) will be announced!
Step 3:
In September 2027, your Best School Year Ever begins at SMUS!
