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Faculty of Computer Science

WeAreAllCS Indigenous Student Entrance Scholarship

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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 ScienceÌý²¹²Ô»å 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 diverse talent and perspective in the field, and we invite you to make an impact by becoming a computer scientist.

Through collaboration with our partners, The WeAreAllCS Indigenous Student Entrance Scholarship not only offers financial support but provides a platform to support the next generation of 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
  • Identify as a status or non-status Indigenous person, Metis, or Inuit
  • Preference toward applicants who identify as Mi'kmaq

The scholarship is open to applications from Canadian students.

How to apply

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