Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Computer Science in Halifax, Canada, gives several entrance scholarships each year to new Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Applied Computer Science students. The Faculty’s own page calls it the Faculty of Computer Science Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship.
It rewards applicants who show how their interest in technology has made, or will make, a difference in their community. It needs a Faculty application separate from the General Entrance Award.
Benefits & funding
- C$5,000 per award (Faculty page); the university’s awards page lists “up to $5,000 each”.
- A one-time entrance award; neither page mentions renewal.
Eligibility
- Entering the BCS or BACS directly from high school, with an application to one of these programs.
- An overall average of at least 70%.
- Able to show how a passion for technology has had, or will have, an impact on your community.
- Neither page states a citizenship or residence rule.
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Education required
High School
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Application process
- 1Apply to the BCS or BACS at Dalhousie (C$70 admission application fee).
- 2Complete the Faculty of Computer Science scholarship application online; one application covers every Faculty scholarship you qualify for, but you can receive only one.
- 3Submit by March 1.
Program timeline
October 1, 2026
Applications open for September 2027 entry
Scholarship deadline
March 1, 2027
Studies begin
September 2027