Financial Support and Awards
Scholarships and Awards
There are a variety of scholarships and awards for new, transfer, continuing and international students. There are also awards and scholarships available specifically for Computing Science students. Be sure to read all application instructions carefully and submit your application by the appropriate deadline.
University of Alberta Scholarships
External Scholarships
- Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
- Canada Ticket Printing Award in Computing Science
By nomination, preference given to students from a rural area. - Microsoft Scholarship
Financial Assistance and Emergency Funding
Other forms of financial assistance including bursaries and emergency funding as well as student loans are also available. For help with various forms of financial aid, check out the Student Financial Aid Information Centre (SFAIC) located in the Students' Union Building.
Employment Opportunities
At the Department of Computing Science, many professors hire undergraduate and graduate students as research assistants during the school year and in the summer. Talk to your professors about employment opportunities.
Alternately, check out our list of job opportunities for other CS-related positions.