B.P. Dammizio Entrance Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ High school admission grades
• ✓ Completed Admission Information Form (AIF)
• ✓ For Mathematics students: results of contests administered through CEMC (the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing)
• ✓ For Engineering students: completion of an online video interview

About this award

You can receive one of several scholarships valued at $4,000 each. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an outstanding student entering your first year of study who is interested in technological innovation and committed to the highest standards of excellence. There is no separate application: you are considered automatically when you apply for admission to Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering, using your admission grades and your Admission Information Form. Winners are chosen based on your high school admission grades, extracurricular achievements, and specific tests. For Mathematics students, they look at results from contests run by the CEMC (the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing — an organization that runs math competitions). For Engineering students, they use an online video interview. Selection criteria aren't published in full — ask University of Waterloo how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Waterloo's Student Awards & Financial Aid office (safainfo@uwaterloo.ca) how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Waterloo whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be entering your first year of Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering. You can be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or an international student.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
• ✓ Open to high school students
• ✓ Studying Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• InterviewAvoid focusing only on your technical skills during the video interview. Instead, show your passion for technological innovation and how you solve problems. Practice explaining a complex project in simple terms before you record.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the CEMC (the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing) contests if you are a Math student. Instead, register for these competitions early to give the admissions team more data on your abilities. Check the CEMC website for upcoming contest dates.
• RealismAvoid assuming that high grades alone will win you this award. Instead, remember that the school looks at a combination of grades, interviews, and contests. Focus on strengthening your profile in all three areas to improve your chances.

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