Faculty of Computer Science Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship

Entrance Scholarship

Value: $5,000 with multiple awards each year
Program: Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Applied Computer Science in the Faculty of Computer Science
Eligibility: Entrance directly from high school

Information technology is transforming modern business, accelerating discovery in science, revolutionizing medicine, and expanding the reach of social enterprises. The capacity to design and build great software is a key component in a computer science degree. This first-year entrance scholarship is a way for us to recognize students who have already begun to develop their passion for technology and computer science skills.

Examples to demonstrate this passion might include:

  • Development of a website or database for an organization
  • Using social media to promote a cause
  • Leadership empowered by a command of technology
  • Participation in groups working with technology
  • Blogging on various topics in the ICT industry
  • Teaching others how to solve problems using technology
  • Participation in technology-focused events

Elgibility 

  • Have an overall average of at least 70%, please see individual program pages for full admission requirements
  • Have applied for our Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science program
  • Can demonstrate how a passion for technology has had, or will have, an impact on your community as defined in the broadest sense of the term

How to apply

Applications are now OPEN

Please note, you only need to complete one application to automatically be considered for all scholarships that you meet the eligibility requirements for.