Faculty of Computer Science

WeAreAllCS Women in Technology Entrance Scholarship

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That's up to you.

Technology is changing the way the world works and we belive you should have a say in that future.

Make a difference in opportunities that range from online commerce to healthcare, social media to ocean data analytics.

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Thanks to our supporters like the Leacross Foundation who share our values in supporting female-led initiatives.

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Thanks to donors like CGI we are committed to promoting innovation, collaboration, and excellence in the tech sector.

Value: Up to $10,000 over 2 years (multiple awards available)
Program: Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Applied Computer Science in the Faculty of Computer Science

Computer science is about technology. More importantly, it’s about people. We need more female talent and perspective in the field and this scholarship is about supporting women wanting to have an impact within or beyond the tech community.

Through collaboration with our partners like The Leacross Foundation, The Women in Technology Scholarship initiative not only offers financial support but provides a platform to support the next generation of female tech leaders and champions.

The Scholarship

Successful applicants will receive:

  • $10,000 scholarship ($5,000 entrance scholarship and $5,000 for year two of your studies (dependent on academic performance))
  • Access to events and professional development opportunities through the WeAreAllCS initiative and our partners

Eligibility

The majority of scholarships will be awarded to individuals who:

  • Have an overall average of 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.  
  • Identify as female or gender diverse (Gender-diverse: Refers to individuals who do not identify as exclusively male or exclusively female (for example, individuals who are non-binary or two-spirit.))

The scholarship is open to applications from Canadian and international students.

Students who are Techsploration alumni or who have participated in the NCWiT Aspirations in Computing Awards are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.