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 December 1, 2025. 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 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.
Step 2:
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.
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 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.
Step 2:
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!
Step 3:
In September 2026, your Best School Year Ever begins at SMUS!
We’re excited to welcome @adam_doane_ to the SMUS Rugby Camp coaching staff! 🏉
A 3rd-year standout with @uvicmensrugby and a member of Canada’s Men’s 7s Team, Adam brings high-performance experience, fresh off competing at the HSBC SVNS 2 in São Paulo.
U SPORTS Championship First Team All-Star, he’s ready to help take your game to the next level.
📅 Aug 9–14 👥 Ages 13–17 🛏️ Day & overnight spots still available
POV: You’re learning to dance in Greece 🇬🇷 Grade 8 students are soaking in allll the fun on their trip.
Officially learned their first Greek word: “Oπα!” (oh-pah) before heading out on a dreamy wander through the beachside forest. 🐎
Horse back riding was new to the SMUS tour this year and was a total hit!
Excited to have met @jonmonty12 the host of Amazing Race Canada on their flight! 🇨🇦
Exploring Greece 🇬🇷
Exploring Greece 🇬🇷
Pitched in to help with a beach clean-up before visiting a few turtle nests nearby and a refreshing dip in the Ionian Sea. 🌊
Students got to witness a loggerhead turtle on her way back to the sea after making a nest. 🪹
Learning about conservatory efforts with @archelon_greece and what they do to protect the endangered species of loggerhead sea turtles. SMUS is proud to have adopted three nests in our efforts to help protect. 🐢
Turtle tracks! 🐢
Somewhere between the steps and the laughter, they learned how to dance like locals. 💃
Exploring Greece 🇬🇷
Action packed duathlon/aquathon with some Olympic level efforts. 👏🏻
Action packed duathlon/aquathon with some Olympic level efforts. 👏🏻
Action packed duathlon/aquathon with some Olympic level efforts. 👏🏻
Smile! 📸
Beach sleepover under the stars. 🌙
Ten days of excursions has just began! 🩵
Shoutout to the team of teachers and parents making this experience possible for these students, and who have been sending all these updates and photos. 🇬🇷
