Undergraduate Scholarships
University of Waterloo Women+ in CS Scholarships
Bev Marshman Scholarship in Applied Math and Computing
A scholarship, valued at $1,500, awarded annually to a full-time female undergraduate student enrolled in year three or four of the Applied Math or Computer Science programs. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average), and a commitment to campus life through volunteerism. Preference will be given to students in financial need; to that end students are invited to explain what it would mean to them to receive this award. Further preference will be given to students from outside the province of Ontario.
Bernice MacCallum Hilliard Bursary
Bursaries, of varying value, are awarded annually to mature, female, undergraduate students, enrolled in full- or part-time studies at the University of Waterloo, who are in need of financial assistance.
Cecilia Downing Linton Memorial Award for Women in Math
An award, valued at up to $4,500, will be provided annually to a full-time female undergraduate student entering Year Two of any program in the Faculty of Mathematics wherein women are underrepresented. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average) and financial need. Preference will be given to students who participated in volunteer or community activities in Year One.
Douglas Lankshear Scholarship for Women in Computer Science
A scholarship, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time female undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of any program in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science wherein women are underrepresented. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average). Preference will be given to students who are not in a co-op program.
Karen Padham Taylor Scholarship for Women in Computer Science
Two scholarships, valued at $7,500 each, awarded annually to full-time female undergraduate students enrolled in year three of Honours Computer Science (co-op) or Software Engineering in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science. Selection will be made based on academic excellence.
Konrad Group Women in Technology Scholarship
A scholarship, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time female student enrolled in year three or four in the Faculty of Mathematics. Selection will be made on the basis of academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in digital technology — i.e., work-term experiences, extracurricular activities, and/or project work.
Pasupalak Undergraduate Scholarship for Women in Computer Science
A scholarship, valued at up to $1,350, awarded annually to a full-time female undergraduate student entering year four of any program in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science. Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum 80% cumulative average) combined with a demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence.
Ubisoft Scholarship for Women in Computer Science
Two scholarships, valued at $4,000 each, will be awarded to full-time female undergraduate students enrolled in Year Three or Four in any program in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science (including Software Engineering), wherein women are underrepresented. Selection will be based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average) and leadership potential as demonstrated through volunteerism in on-campus or community endeavours.
Women in Mathematics Undergraduate Scholarship
One or more scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, will be awarded to outstanding undergraduate female students who have completed the 3A term and are enrolled in any program in the Faculty of Mathematics. Selection is based on academic achievement.
Other Women+ in CS Scholarships
ACM-W Scholarships for Attendance at Research Conferences
ACM-W provides support for women undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and related programs to attend research conferences. The ACM-W scholarships are divided between scholarships of up to $600 for intra-continental conference travel, and scholarships of up to $1,200 for intercontinental conference travel.
Anita Borg Institute’s Abie Awards
Various awards that celebrate the achievements of women in tech.
Generation Google Scholarship
The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive $5,000 CAD for the school year. The Generation Google Scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance. The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications and we strongly encourage students that identify with groups historically excluded from the technology industry, including Women, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply.
Women in Technology Scholarship
The Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship supports and celebrates women who are beginning careers in technology. They hope to encourage women to pursue computer science, engineering, and technical studies, and to become leaders in these fields. Scholarship recipients will be chosen and invited to a virtual developmental workshop.
The Women In Technology Scholarship (North America) is open to students who are undergraduate students actively enrolled in an accredited U.S., Canadian or Mexican college/university during the academic years that the scholarship is awarded, are a freshman, sophomore, or junior who are majoring in or plan to major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field, identify as women, and have not been a Palantir scholarship recipient in the past. Programming will include professional development sessions and breakout discussions with our engineers. All recipients will be awarded grants of $7,000 to support their education.
Graduate Scholarships
University of Waterloo Women+ in CS Scholarships
Barbara Hayes-Roth Award for Women in Math and Computer Science
A scholarship valued at a minimum of $1,200 will be provided annually to female graduate students registered full time in a Master’s or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Mathematics based on demonstrated academic excellence (normally 80% cumulative average in their current program). Preference will be given to students in Computer Science.
Cotton Family Women in Mathematics Graduate Scholarship
A scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time female graduate student enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Mathematics on the basis of academic excellence in their studies and/or research. The value of the award will be determined by the income generated by the fund each year, however, the goal is to provide at least one award valued at $3,000 annually.
University of Waterloo’s Provost Doctoral Entrance Award for Women
This award provides outstanding full-time female doctoral students (Canadian citizen, permanent resident or student on a study permit) an entrance scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for one year. The award is normally paid across two terms. Eligible students must normally have a minimum first-class (80%) standing, as well as an outstanding record of research accomplishments and/or references citing significant future potential in research. The student must be willing to compete for all external awards for which she is eligible and must aspire to pursue a career in higher education and research.
Other Women+ in CS Scholarships
ACM-W Scholarships for Attendance at Research Conferences
ACM-W provides support for women undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and related programs to attend research conferences. The ACM-W scholarships are divided between scholarships of up to $600 for intra-continental conference travel, and scholarships of up to $1,200 for intercontinental conference travel.
Anita Borg Institute’s Abie Awards
Various awards that celebrate the achievements of women in tech.
Canadian Federation of University Women
The CFUW Charitable Trust provides funds for a range of post-graduate awards and fellowships to women.
Generation Google Scholarship
The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive $5,000 CAD for the school year. The Generation Google Scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance. The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications and we strongly encourage students that identify with groups historically excluded from the technology industry, including Women, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply.
Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant
The Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant aims to increase the pipeline of diverse talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields by providing a research funding opportunity for doctoral students who are underrepresented in the field of computing, which include those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and/or people with disabilities.
