Dear all,

Hope this email finds you well.

I wanted to bring these scholarship opportunities to your attention. The deadline to submit your applications is October 31. Description of the scholarship and submission instructions are provided below.

Adknown Inc. Scholarship - application due October 25, 2021

These awards have been generously provided by Adknown Inc., a leading web and app publisher with a passion for ad-tech, proudly based in downtown Guelph. Apply to the School of Computer Science Awards Committee by October 25, 2021 with a letter of no more than 400 words, outlining achievements in the areas of leadership, innovation or volunteerism, either on or off campus, and include their C.V. Selection will be based on demonstrated achievements or accolades in one or more of the areas of leadership, innovation or impact of one or more areas of volunteerism, either on or off campus. This award can be held only once. One award given to students in each of the two SoCS majors: Computer Science and Software Engineering

Students registered in the Computer Science or Software Engineering majors offered by the School of Computer Science who have completed a minimum of 14.0 credits, but no more than 19.5 credits, achieved a minimum 70% cumulative average and has participated in extracurricular activities.

How to apply: Applications with the Subject: Adknown Scholarship Application should be sent to: clerk@socs.uoguelph.camailto:clerk@socs.uoguelph.ca

https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/apps/awards?id=I1118

David L. Squires Scholarship - application due October 31, 2021 (see attached call)

David L. Squires was a staff member at the Memorial University of Newfoundland who was always willing to help worthwhile students. David was also a hard-working, respected member of the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA). The Squires Foundation was created in honour of David L. Squires by his DPMA peers to help students.

Eligibility

The Squires Foundation provides scholarships each year to students who:

1. demonstrate significant financial need;

2. are Canadian Citizens OR Landed Immigrants;

3. are in a full time Computer Science program at a University or College;

4. have successfully completed 2 full semesters in this program; and,

5. have reached a high level of scholastic achievement.

A student must meet all the above requirements to qualify.

How to Apply: Go to www.iticanada.ca and select the Scholarship tab on the right side of the home page. Application is online. Deadline is October 31, 2021.

Best regards,

Rozita A. Dara, PhD CIPT CIPP/C Associate Professor | School of Computer Science Data Strategy Director | Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance University of Guelph | Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1 519-824-4120, Ext. 58762 | drozita@uoguelph.ca

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