Lijiang Fang Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science

Awarded By: University of Waterloo in Canada
Updated on Nov 15, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Doctorate +1 more
Deadline: May 19, 2024
Amount: CAD 5,000
Countries:
CanadaCanada

Scholarship Overview

The scholarship is awarded at University of Waterloo in Canada. This scholarship has been established to help the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics continue to attract top students world-wide. This fund is made possible by a donation from Microsoft in honour of Lijiang Fang, BMath and MMath whose work along with his team at his company awarded him with an Outstanding Technical Achievement Award from Microsoft.

Applicable course, university, and country

  • This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree.
  • This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Waterloo in Canada:
    • Master of Mathematics – Computer Science
    • Mathematics → Computer Science

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 5,000 => Rs 305000
Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 60.75
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
2

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

Candidate will be selected automatically by Faculty/Department

Scholarship Application
No separate application is needed.

Scholarship link:
https://uwaterloo.ca/current-graduate-students/catalogs/graduate-funding-and-awards-database/lijiang-fang-graduate-scholarship-computer-science
Application Link:
https://uwaterloo.ca/current-graduate-students/catalogs/graduate-funding-and-awards-database/lijiang-fang-graduate-scholarship-computer-science

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official Transcripts Required
SOP Required
LOR Required
Financial/Tax Documents Required
CV Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Date
Application Deadline Not Available
FAQ Link Not Available
Contact Email safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
Phone Number +5198884567

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Students enrolled in Year One of the Master’s (thesis option) in the David R Cheriton School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics on the basis of academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average) are eligible for this scholarship.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff (if any)
12 Required
UG Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto considered for the scholarship. No separate application is required.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time