Mina Hoorfar Award for Women in Engineering and Computer Science

One award of $1,000 is given to a woman undergraduate student entering, transferring or continuing in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science with demonstrated financial need. Part-time students (minimum 6.0 units) are eligible.

Applicants must submit a letter (maximum 400 words) reflecting on:
• how they see their degree empowering them to help others and their community and,
• how a degree in engineering and computer science will help solve or contribute to
solving global challenges.

Approval of the recipient is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the
recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.

Amount

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

Application deadline

February 15 - April 30

Eligibility

View entrance scholarship eligibility categories.

How to apply

 View entrance scholarship application detals.

How to accept

To accept your scholarship offer:

1. Have a NetLink ID
2. Go to www.uvic.ca and sign into your UVic Online tools account using your NetLink ID
3. Select "Student Services" on the top menu
4. Select "Awards and financial aid" under "Finances"
5. Select "View My Student Aid"
6. Enter the Aid Year and Aid Period
7. Select "Accept" on the scholarship(s) you have been offered

Need help?

For more information, please contact:

• Adam Bocking, Entrance Scholarship Officer
• Amanda Thornborough, Scholarship Assistant