Faculty of Computer Science

MDA Geointelligence Scholarship for Excellence in Computer Science


About the Award

The MDA Geointelligence Scholarship for Excellence in Computer Science was established in 2022 by MDA Geointelligence to award a student in high academic standing, pursuing education for a space-related career during their study in the Faculty of Computer Science.

We thank MDA Geointelligence for their generosity and support of computer science students in pursuing their passion for technology and space-related career pathway. 

Learn more about MDA Geointelligence.

Award Value: $5,000
 

MDA Geointelligence Scholarship for Excellence in Computer Science is for students who:

  • is enrolled in an undergraduate or a graduate program in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University.
  • will demonstrate strong interest in pursuing computer science for a space-related career (i.e. participate in Dal Space Systems, ShiftKey Space App Hackathons or other related space-industry activities).
  • can demonstrate high academic standing (CGPA 3.0 minimum).

Preference will be given to a recipient that self-identifies as being from an equity seeking community group that is underrepresented in the field (women, Black/African, Indigenous, racialized groups, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities, etc.).