Award type:
Scholarships
Award description:
A scholarship, valued at least $3,000, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full-time in a research-based master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering, Math or Science who are part of the Quantum Information program. Selection will be based on academic excellence (minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent) and research potential in quantum information science and technology as demonstrated in their scholarship application. Interested students should submit an application by February 1 to IQC.
The funds are endowed in 2024 by Samit & Reshma Sharma foundation to celebrate the Institute of Quantum Computing at University of Waterloo. It is hoped that the award will enhance societal knowledge and expertise in quantum information and computing. To be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and research excellence for graduate studies with most significant practical impact in quantum information research.
Value description:
$3,000
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- Graduate students registered full-time in a research-based master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering, Math or Science who are part of the Quantum Information program.
- Selection to be based on academic excellence (minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent) and research potential in quantum information science and technology.
- Application is required by February 1 and must be submitted to the Graduate Program Manager (IQC), or IQC will have the option to automatically select a recipient.
- IQC will select recipients normally each Spring
Level:
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Engineering→Architecture, MBET, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Eng, Electrical & Computer Eng, Management Sciences, Mechanical & Mechatronics Eng, Quantum Computing, Systems Design Engineering; Science→Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics and Astronomy, Vision Science
Citizenship:
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
Application required
Term:
Winter
Application deadline:
February 1
Contact person:
- For further information about this award please contact the applicable: