The scholarships below are all specific to Computing students. For more scholarships you may be eligible for (i.e. CEPS scholarships) please visit the Undergraduate Award Search [1].
Ada Lovelace Scholarship in Computer Science
One award of $1,000. Awarded to a Female student entering any program offered by the School of Computer Science with a minimum 80% admission average and demonstrated financial need.
Adknown Scholarship
Two awards of $2,500. Awarded to students registered in the Computer Science or Software Engineering majors offered by the School of Computer Science who have completed a minimum of 14.0 credits, but no more than 19.5 credits, have a minimum 70% cumulative average, and who have demonstrated leadership, innovation and/or volunteerism, either on or off campus.
CEPS Computer Science ACCESS Scholarships
One award of $1,000. Awarded to students registered in an honours program offered by the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences who have completed 4.0 credits, with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students in the BCOMP program. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF [2] award (see General Statements on Awards).
Jay Majithia Scholarship
Two awards of $1,000. Computer and Information Science students with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum cumulative program average of 70%. Preference will be given to eligible students who are applying for, or participating in, departmental research, including a special project or an independent study option. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF [2] award (see General Statements on Awards).
Sandbox Software Solutions Scholarship in Computing Sciences
One award worth $1,000. The scholarship will be awarded to the eligible student with the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to female students. Application is not required. Full time students registered in the Bachelor of Computing degree program who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
Dr. Mary McLeish Scholarship
One award worth $1000. The scholarship will be awarded to the eligible student with the highest average in all required degree courses for completed terms. Application is not required. Full time students registered in the Bachelor of Computing degree, majoring in Computer Science, who have completed 12.0 to 18.0 credits. Grades for all required degree courses up to and including Semester 6 will be considered (can be currently enrolled in Semester 6 courses). A minimum of 80% cumulative average is required.
Dr. Ted Swart Scholarship
One award worth $1000. The scholarship will be awarded to the eligible student with the highest average in all required degree courses for completed terms. Application is not required. Full time students registered in the Bachelor of Computing degree, majoring in Software Engineering, who have completed 12.0 to 18.0 credits. Grades for all required degree courses up to and including Semester 6 will be considered (can be currently enrolled in Semester 6 courses). A minimum of 80% cumulative average is required.
Dr. Charles Capstick Graduation Prize
One award worth $1000. Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest cumulative averages at graduation. Application is not required. Students graduating from any program offered by the School of Computer Science in the June or the previous February or October Convocations.
Dr. James Linders Graduation Prize
One award worth $500. Awarded to the student who has achieved the second highest cumulative averages at graduation. Application is not required. Students graduating from any program offered by the School of Computer Science in the June or the previous February or October Convocations.