CIBC Wood Gundy Award in Computer Science

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the Computer Science program
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program)

About this award

You get $550.00. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Computer Science student who needs extra financial help to complete your degree. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Nipissing University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. You are automatically considered for this award based on your completed General Application. Ask Nipissing University how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Nipissing University during your application 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 Nipissing University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a full-time student in your second, third, or fourth year of the Computer Science program. You need a minimum average of 70% and must demonstrate financial need. You must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student loans and grants).

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.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Computer Science

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

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide clear details about your specific expenses and gaps in funding. List your monthly costs to show why this money is needed.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Instead, fill out every optional field in the Nipissing University awards portal. Since this award is automatic, a complete profile is your only way to be considered.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will win just because you meet the 70% average. Instead, treat this as a helpful top-up rather than your primary source of funding. Apply for multiple bursaries to increase your chances.

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