# Dr. Derick Wood Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science

Award type:
Scholarships
Award description:

A scholarship, valued at up to $10,000, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full time in the doctoral program of the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics. If a suitable candidate cannot be found, two awards at$5,000 each may be awarded to students registered full time in the master’s program. Selection will be based on the student’s performance in the program; the selection committee will consider academic excellence (minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent in the last two full-time academic years) and evidence of research potential, as indicated by publications and/or letters of reference. Preference will be given to students who are conducting research in Algorithms and Complexity. This fund is made possible by the donations of family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Dr. Derick Wood.

Value description:

The value of the Award will be determined by the income generated by the Fund each year. The goal is to provide at least one $10,000 Award each year to a PhD candidate. If a suitable PhD candidate cannot be awarded, the fund may award two awards at$5,000 each to master’s students. The value and/or number of Awards may change from year to year.

Eligibility & selection criteria:
• Graduate students registered full time in the master’s or doctoral program in the School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics. Preference will be given to students in the doctoral program.
• Selection will be based on the applicant’s performance in the program. The selection committee will consider academic excellence (minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent in the last two full-time academic terms) and evidence of research potential, as indicated by publications and/or letters of reference.
• Preference will be given to applicants who will be conducting research in Algorithms and Complexity.
• The scholarship will be in addition to a student’s funding package.
• Each scholarship will be paid in two installments, at the beginning of each term.
Level:
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Mathematics→Computer Science
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